Science at the Edge Interdisciplinary Physics Friday September 28, 2012 11:30 BPS 1400 Nanotechnology: From Research Lab to Commercialization David Luzzi Northeastern University Executive Director, University Strategic Security Initiative [log in to unmask] Abstract In recent years, there has been increased interest at universities in bringing positive outcomes of research programs into the commercial marketplace. It can be argued that altruism and sense of mission are important motivators for this effort. Commercialization of a discovery or technology can be an efficient mechanism for rapid and widespread penetration of a new good for the benefit of society, in resonance with the primary mission of universities. New discoveries in nanotechnology provide fertile opportunities for technology transfer and commercialization, especially through the creation of new business ventures. It is in the best interests of universities to promote the transition of nanotechnology research to commercialization. In this talk, I will discuss my experiences with the transition of two technologies developed in my research laboratory into two separate startup ventures. I will also discuss methods by which universities can assist the development of new ventures using lessons learned from my experience as the co-founder of the Nanotechnology Institute in Philadelphia, which now has over 740 intellectual property assets under management and has fostered the creation of 30 companies. To meet with the speaker on Sept. 28thth please contact R. Ghosh ([log in to unmask]) Shawna Prater / Secretary Astrophysics Group Michigan State University 567 Wilson Road, Room 3261 Biomedical Physical Sciences Bldg East Lansing, MI 48824-2320 Ph: (517) 884-5601 Fax (517) 432-8802 [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>, [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>