Faculty's Process of Collaboration at the University of Maryland
When faculty members decide to collaborate with industry, the process can become quire involved. Faculty members should contact ORAA throughout the process.
Consult
- Option 1: If you have a technology item that needs to be licensed, contact the Office of Technology Commercialization.
- Option 2: If you have research ideas and possible collaborators, contact you department's Contract Administrator.
Explore Your Resources
- There are a number of resources for UM Faculty searching for potential partners in collaboration.
- UM Network of Entrepreneurs
- Identifying Potential Partners
- One Stop Shop
- Maryland Technology Development Corporation
Review Applicable Policies
- The policies of the University of Maryland and the University System of Maryland offer faculty members guidance in establishing collaborative relationships with industry. These policies protect the interest of all parties
- Intellectual Property
- Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment
- Export Control
- Licensing
- Material Transfer
Developing and Submitting Agreement
- ORAA offers assistance in developing and submitting an agreement between UM faculty and industry.
- Types of Agreements
- Sample Industry Agreement
- Guide to Industry
- Poposal Manual
- Close the Loop
