KUIC Impact LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT The past year has been one of growth and improvement for KU Innovation and Collaboration (KUIC). The goals for FY15 were 1) implementation of transparent processes for technology transfer and 2) the development and launch of an entrepreneurship program and culture at KU. Progress toward these goals has been significant. Technology commercialization now has extensive standard operating procedures in place. The triage of disclosure and patenting decisions are now based on a data-driven, transparent process. Faculty comprise the new IP Committee and use these data to make patent decisions on behalf of KU. Integration of two existing systems has resulted in a robust marketing platform that oers a strategic solution to technology promotion and outreach. This has resulted in an increase in both executed disclosures and license agreements to all-time highs at KU. Industry sponsored research at KU is also at an all-time high of over $14M. This growth demonstrates the research excellence at KU, the commitment of the university and the new partnerships forged during this year. KU has been recognized by both the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities (APLU) and the University Economic Development Association (UEDA) for the impact the university has had in innovation and economic engagement. This report describes both the metrics and examples therein that demonstrate the role KU plays in the economic growth of the region. Our team is dedicated to moving technologies discovered at KU to the market to transform the lives of people across Kansas and the world.
Interim Associate Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Interim President, KU Innovation & Collaboration