INNOVATIONWORKS(I-WORKS)

The Office of Technology Transfer developed their signature initiative, Innovation Works (I-Works) to translate innovation into local economic development opportunities and jobs Throughout the past five years, the office 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 Morgan innovators provides seed funding and helps to facilitate transition results of laboratory research to the public, to generate societal value through new and improved products and services.

The Innovation Grant Assistance Program provides early stage grants to MSU inventors to further develop MSU innovations

Since the Office of Technology Transfer was established in 2017 and received full funding in 2018, OTT has awarded over 90 I-GAP grants to innovators campus wide, representing 20 University departments and 8 schools and colleges and other major administrative divisions, representing a broad spectrum of innovation

Reaches out to both new and seasoned entrepreneurs, in-search-of innovations for new technology-based businesses

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.

OTT worked with Morgan’s University Innovation Fellows, supporting the ISO program –promoting innovation, tech transfer, and student start-up companies.

Engages the Morgan Community Mile (MCM), the PEARL Aquaculture community and other regional and business communities to promote and enhance innovation

PEARL Aquaculture Community: The PEARL resident tech transfer liaison coordinated projects to advance innovations in the State's aquaculture community, including technology assistance projects, joint industry inventions, PEARL aquaculture innovations, and I-GAP projects.

Start-up spaces being developed for entrepreneurs, start-up companies and students.

OTT has secured space in a local pre-incubator for use by Morgan start-ups