Technology Transfer
Abstract
Defense Technology Transfer was referred to in previous budgets as Defense Technology Link (TechLink). This change serves to distinguish the Technology Transfer program from one of the program's successful contractors, TechLink of Montana State University. Defense Technology Transfer is an element in the Department's technology transfer, transition, and acquisition activities. Its three-fold mission is (1) integration of advanced commercial-sector technologies into Department of Defense (DoD) systems, particularly from nontraditional defense contractors; (2) spin-off of DoD-developed technologies to industry to make these technologies available for military acquisition; and (3) establishment of collaborative Research & Development (R&D) projects with the private sector for cost-sharing of new dual-use technology development. Defense Technology Transfer has been highly successful at helping the Department transfer its technologies to U.S. companies, and first responders making these technologies available for both military and commercial applications. Technology Transfer is highly cost-effective with elements achieving significant Return on Investment (ROI) to DoD. For example, TechLink and has provided a ROI to DoD of 4:1 on funds expended to date. This efficiently run organization currently accounts for 50 percent of all DoD patent license agreements (PLA) and has brokered over 450 Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) and other R&D partnerships involving innovative companies new to DoD.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Project
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2011
- Source ID
- P942_0603942D8Z_3_0400_PB_2011
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