Research Ecosystem
TCO works closely with the university's Office of Research to support sponsored research, collaboration agreements, and other industry‑engaged activities. This partnership helps ensure that IP rights, publication considerations, and commercialization pathways are appropriately addressed in research agreements, enabling clear and effective technology transfer.
Industry Engagement Process
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TCO helps identify relevant USC faculty expertise, research programs, and development capabilities aligned with industry needs.
Sponsored research or collaboration agreements are coordinated with the Office of Research, including development of appropriate IP terms.
New intellectual property is disclosed, evaluated, and protected to support future commercialization.
TCO works with industry partners to structure exclusive or non‑exclusive licenses tailored to business objectives.
Licensed technologies are developed into products and services for market deployment.