DIVISION OF RESEARCH & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER
ANNUAL REPORT
2018 • A YEAR IN REVIEW
INNOVATION WORKS (I-WORKS) INITIATIVE Translating Innovation into jobs
Innovation Works, the Office of Technology Transfer’s signature initiative, consists of four innovation, technology transfer, and economic development programs for university faculty, staff, students and the Morgan community. The overarching goal is translating innovation into local economic development opportunities and jobs. Throughout the year, OTT has partnered with a number of students, faculty, staff and community members to manifest projects and ideas, facilitate start-up businesses, and strengthen relationships within the Morgan community. The awarding of I-GAP grants to MSU inventors help in translating the results of laboratory research to the public in order to generate societal value through new and improved products and services. The grants were awarded to faculty and staff members representing a diverse group of University departments and divisions looking to advance the University and greater Baltimore community.
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I-Works Initiative Awards
Schools & Colleges Awarded
INNOVATION WORKS HIGHLIGHTS I-GAP:
I-WORKS INITIATIVE PROGRAMS
Eighteen grants were awarded representing a diverse group of technical and social areas.
I-Works ISO: Cykloburn Technologies, LLC (start-up) was facilitated through an ISO technology match between Morgan inventors and local entrepreneurs looking to make a positive impact on Maryland's local agricultural community.
I-Works Community: Joint innovation projects were initiated within the Morgan Community Mile and PEARL aquaculture community. Morgan Students promote innovation within the Morgan Community Mile.
I-Start: OTT initiated opportunities for University spaces to serve as Innovation space for Morgan entrepreneurs and start-up companies.
I-GAP • The Innovation Grant Assistance Program provides early stage grants (e.g. preTEDCO MII) to MSU inventors to further develop MSU innovations. I-Works ISO • Reaches out to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs, in-search-of innovations for new technology-based businesses. I-Works Community • Engages the Morgan Community Mile, and other regional and business communities to promote and enhance innovation. I- Start• Being developed for both "PreIncubator"and "Start-up"spaces for entrepreneurs and start-up companies at Morgan.
Morgan State University Division of Research & Economic Development Office of Technology Transfer Earl S. Richardson Library, Suite 207 443.885.1003 www.morgan.edu/technologytransfer