The Technology Transfer Office at Eastern Michigan University is responsible for the dissemination of University developed technology into the marketplace for the benefit of society. This includes invention disclosures, assessment, intellectual property protection, and commercialization.

Additionally, the Office provides business engagement services such as but not limited to:

  • Student/Faculty Projects
  • Licensing University owned intellectual property
  • Identifying and facilitating collaboration opportunities between industry and University researchers
  • Negotiating non-disclosure agreements
  • Negotiating sponsored research agreements

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Funding Available

Partner with EMU thru MCRN SCIP

State funding for companies under 250 employees.  Contact the Office of Graduate Studies and Research for more information. 

Advancing Technology for Modern Industries

EMU Researchers have invented a variety of technologies that are useful in industry. If you're looking for coatings or fabric treatments, our researchers have made several advances.

Explore Available Technologies

College of Arts & Sciences

College of Technology

Every industry, every research team has a problem they wish to overcome. We look forward to exploring the possibilities of supporting you through research at EMU. 

For Faculty

Are you interested in taking your innovations to the marketplace? Learn how Eastern Michigan University (EMU) can help. This training module covers the new EMU Technology Transfer policy for faculty; intellectual property basics as they apply to software, inventions, and technical improvements; and services to assist in the commercialization process provided by the University.

Workshop

Forms and Policies

MCRN  

The Michigan Corporate Relations Network (MCRN) Small Company Innovation Program (SCIP)/Technology and Commercialization Assistance (TCA) provides matching funds up to $40,000 to Michigan small businesses to help cover the cost of conducting a research project at any state of Michigan public university. Contact Steve Pernecky at [email protected] to learn more.

To view current offerings, visit the Available Technologies webpage.