VA Technology Transfer Program
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Overview
The mission of the VA Technology Transfer Program (TTP) is to facilitate the commercialization of VA inventions to benefit Veterans and the American public. (See 15 U.S.C. § 3710 – Utilization of Federal Technology)
Contact Us
Mailing Address:
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
Technology Transfer Program (10X2TT)
810 Vermont Ave, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20420
Electronic Inquires:
Inquires related to the Invention Disclosures (ID) process or Inventor Certifications (IC): vattid@va.gov
Inquires related to CRADA issues (including process questions and eCRADA registry) or submission of annual reporting requirements: vhacottc@va.gov. A Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (known as a CRADA) is an agreement between a government agency and a private company or university to work together on research and development.
Inquires related to either patent or royalty questions: vatechtp@va.gov
To locate a specific TTP team member, view contacts page.
INTRANET ONLY RESOURCES
NOTE: CRADAs and some policy documents are available on the VA intranet only. If you have access go to: Specialty Team Advising Research (STAR) is a legal team dedicated to research issues.
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What's New
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VA pushing medical research and inventions to private sector
(Techlink, Feb. 11, 2019)
VA has engaged TechLink, a non-profit partnership intermediary, for marketing and licensing services that see government research and inventions transferred to businesses.
What is Technology Transfer?
Video overview of technology transfer by the Federal Laboratory Consortium
Resources
VA Technology Transfer Directive - provides guidance and instruction regarding intellectual property (inventions) and the transfer of new scientific discoveries to benefit the public good (technology transfer).
VA Technology Transfer Program Briefing (2 MB, PDF)
Managing IP at the VA Research Office; Tips and Hints - webinar slides
Brochures
- Inventor Brochure
- Research Affiliate Brochure
- Licensee Brochure
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Any health information on this website is strictly for informational purposes and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose or treat any condition.