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The Harvard University Office of Technology Development (OTD) provides a one-stop shop to advance the development of groundbreaking discoveries by fostering strategic collaborations with industry through licensing, sponsored research and new venture agreements.

FOR Harvard FACULTY AND INVENTORS

"OTD has become a true partner for Harvard's research community. They function as a catalyst and provide an essential bridge between our faculty and industry. OTD's mission is the development, transfer and deployment of new technology to benefit society. Their efforts are driven by the ingenuity of our faculty, its commitment to integrity and its determination to see promising inventions reach their full potential. With OTD's experience, professionalism and business acumen, Harvard is emerging as a world class center of excellence in technology transfer."

—Steven E. Hyman, M.D.,
Provost and Professor of Neurobiology at Harvard Medical School,
Harvard University

FOR INDUSTRY

"In partnership with the new leadership at Harvard's Office of Technology Development, we were able to achieve our goals and forge a deal in both an efficient and effective manner. Working in concert with a team of experienced, knowledgeable and results-oriented professionals was a pleasure. Together with their open-mindedness to adapt, this made all the difference in achieving a real 'win-win' outcome."

—Joshua Boger, Ph.D.,
Founder,
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated

FOR INVESTORS AND ENTREPRENEURS

"Harvard's Office of Technology Development has been transformed. The team's impressive experience coupled with its unique ability to get the best deals done right, will, in my opinion, lead the way for best practices in this field. They work miracles on a daily basis."

—Bob Higgins,
Managing General Partner,
Highland Capital Partners

Technology Development Accelerator Fund: We are continually seeking innovative ways to address the development gap between early stage research and attractive, investment- and venture-grade opportunities.


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Collaborative Research Opportunity Finder (CROP Finder): This powerful, new tool will assist those working in the life science industry to explore commercial partnerships, such as industry sponsored research, with the talented research faculty at Harvard.

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Research Collaborations:
OTD provides the focus, experience and expertise necessary to produce strong research collaborations with industry.

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Our Clinical Development Pipelines:
-Therapeutic Pipeline
-Medical Device and Diagnostic Pipeline


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AVAILABLE TECHNOLOGIES

Use the categories below to search our extensive database of Harvard technologies available for development opportunities.

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WHAT'S NEW

»Report of Invention Form  
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»Start-up Opportunities Available for Licensing  
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»MTA Submittal Form  
Outgoing Materials
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»A Faculty Guide to Intellectual Property and Technology Development  
Inventor's Handbook>>

»Harvard Signs Statement of Principles and Strategies for the Equitable Dissemination of Medical Technologies  
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