Updates

Continuing its tradition of innovative translational research, USU was awarded 14 patents in 2024 for technologies originating in a variety of departments.

USU and many other universities have successfully commercialized many inventions that faculty and staff have created during their research; however, this wasn’t always the case.

USU faculty research often results in products or processes that can be commercialized, primarily through license agreements.

While USU encourages and promotes open communication with collaborators, there are some instances where proprietary information (usually a technology the university is in the process of patenting) should not be shared until a non-disclosure agreement is i...

One way faculty research can benefit society is through commercialization. If your research could potentially form the basis for a start-up company, or if it’s something an existing company could bring to market, USU’s Technology Transfer Office would lik...

Assistant professor Justin Jones, emeritus professor Randy Lewis, and others are investigating using hagfish slime to manufacture environmentally friendly textiles to replace nylon and spandex, directionally regenerate nerve cells, make body armor, and ev...

USU is impacting the yards and gardens of almond enthusiasts around the country. With the help of USU’s Technology Transfer Services (TTS) office, the Bonnie Almond Tree and the Ponderosa Almond Tree, both developed by USU researchers, are now being sold