Kannan Grant

Kannan Grant

Director of the Office of Technology Commercialization

Welcome to the Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC).

The driving force behind university technology transfer is a desire for university research and its translation to impact the world. This begins with engaging Inventors early in the innovation process. We are devoted to educating our constituents—Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ faculty, researchers, and students —on how to best innovate, protect, and commercialize their ideas.

At OTC, our mission is to be the innovation and commercial development partner for Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and its stakeholders. We look to continuously improve, and we strive to support the high level of research activity at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ and to serve Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ innovators and industry partners.

Thank you for your interest in the OTC. We invite you to explore our website and learn more about the innovation and commercialization process at Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ. We encourage you to email our office at otc@uah.edu if you have a potential innovation, if you are interested in licensing Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ technologies, or if you have any additional questions.


For Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Innovators

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Explore the Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ Pathway to Translational Research

Learn how OTC partners with innovators to ensure that promising technologies are translated into successful commercial ventures that benefit society.

 
DEADLINE: FEB 14

Charger Innovation Fund

The Charger Innovation Fund (CIF) awards funds to support short-term projects that will enhance the commercial value of Â鶹¾«Æ·ÊÓƵ disclosed intellectual property assets.