New online database powers UMaine tech transfer process
The University of Maine has launched a searchable database of research inventions available for licensing, offering prospective partners a new way to browse and learn more about patented innovations that can help them in their new product development and business growth.
The database lists more than 75 active UMaine technologies available for licensing and further development. Technologies may be filtered using research categories — with options to narrow search results using tags — and/or the names of individual researchers. Each technology listing features a one-page summary to guide understanding of possible development and commercial applications.
“We’re thrilled to launch this accessible, informative database to showcase the breadth and depth of available UMaine technologies,” said technology business development manager Janet Yancey-Wrona. “This database displays concise, descriptive overviews of UMaine inventions to help people see the incredible technology development happening at UMaine. It’s already helping us make new connections and forge new relationships to commercialize UMaine innovations.”
Anyone can search the database at umaine.flintbox.com/technologies. Full listings offer an abstract describing each technology, benefits and potential applications, the status of related intellectual property and a list of UMaine inventors.
“Our primary goal is to provide information to help potential partners find the intellectual property available at UMaine, leading to a deeper understanding of the expertise and capabilities that exist. The relationships that develop will help lead to commercial applications for some of these incredible technologies throughout the world,” said Yancey-Wrona, who leads UMaine’s technology development team, part of the Office of Strategic Partnerships, Innovation, Resources, and Engagement (SPIRE). “The university has an expansive portfolio to offer, and we’re excited to deploy this new resource to highlight some of UMaine’s notable areas of expertise, such as nanocellulose processing and application, additive manufacturing technologies, and more.”
Individuals interested in learning more about licensing UMaine technologies should contact Yancey-Wrona at janet.yanceywrona@maine.edu.
Contact: Ashley Forbes, ashley.forbes@maine.edu