Technology Partnerships & Agreements

Rome Labs has a vast portfolio of intellectual property available for licensing, enabling businesses and organizations to develop innovative products and services. The Griffiss Institute serves as a trusted broker in this process, helping you identify the right technology and navigate the licensing steps.

Through various agreement methods with the Air Force Research Laboratory, you can unlock opportunities to develop, commercialize, and apply cutting-edge innovations. Whether you’re a startup, an academic institution, or an established company, these partnerships provide access to groundbreaking research, expertise, and resources to drive your success.

How Many Licenses Have We Helped With?

CRADAs
0
EPAs
0
CTAs
0

*Reporting Period Jan 2020 – Dec 2024

Partnership Methods

Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA)

Work directly with Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) experts to develop and refine technology. CRADAs allow businesses, universities, and nonprofits to collaborate with government researchers while protecting intellectual property (IP) rights.

Educational Partnership Agreement (EPA)

Designed for schools and universities, EPAs foster STEM education and workforce development by providing access to government expertise, equipment loans, and hands-on learning experiences.

Cooperative Technology Agreement (CTA)

This flexible agreement supports collaboration between AFRL and external partners, helping to advance and transition new technologies through cooperative projects.

Information Transfer Agreement (ITA)

Need access to research findings, data, or technical expertise? ITAs facilitate the secure exchange of information between organizations, ensuring confidentiality and protecting proprietary knowledge.

How Does it Work?

Utilize TechLink – the most comprehensive database on government intellectual property – as a starting point, reach out to our Innovation & Partnerships team, and then follow the steps below to license the technology that works for you: 

Learn More

Tanya Waite
Senior Manager, Commercialization & Innovation

 
 

twaite@griffissinstitute.org

Contact Tanya

Kurt W.R. Bessel
Senior Manager, Intellectual Property and Inventor Support

 
 

kbessel@griffissinstitute.org

Contact Kurt

Search

Find the available technology relevant to your work. You can work directly with the GI or explore through Tech Link’s extensive IP database. If you want to learn more about a specific technology within the Rome Labs, we can get you in touch with the right people to learn more.

Apply

Once you feel confident about the technology, we will work with you on filling out a licensing application for a specific technology.

License

The Air Force Research Laboratory Information Directorate (AFRL/RI) Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) will work with you to negotiate a licensing agreement and the appropriate fees. This part of the process takes the longest, so please budget your time accordingly.

Access

Once a licensing agreement is signed, the AFRL/RI ORTA will give you access to the technology to use.


Commercialize

Licensing AFRL/GI technology is just one step of a bigger journey to grow your business. At GI, we offer support to help you successfully commercialize your product or service.

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