Every day, researchers are making discoveries—new treatments, advanced materials, emerging technologies. But there’s a gap between the lab and the marketplace. How do ideas actually make that leap to become products, therapies, and tools that impact lives?
That’s where technology transfer comes in. It’s the process of taking science out of the lab and into the real world.
This fall, the Technology Transfer Society – Washington, D.C. Chapter, together with Montgomery College, is offering a course that opens the door to this field: Introduction to Technology Transfer and Commercialization.
Why It Matters
Technology transfer professionals work at the crossroads of science, business, and policy. They are the bridge-builders who help inventions evolve into market-ready products, guiding critical steps such as intellectual property protection, licensing, and commercialization strategies.
With federal labs, universities, and private research organizations investing heavily in innovation, demand for professionals with this expertise is growing rapidly. For researchers and entrepreneurs alike, understanding this process is essential.
What You’ll Get Out of It
In this course, you’ll:
- Learn the steps from lab discovery to commercialization.
- Hear directly from NIH, federal lab, and tech transfer professionals.
- Understand the challenges—and opportunities—of bringing research to market.
- See how technology transfer offices actually work.
Who It’s For
This course is a good fit if you’re:
- A student or professional curious about careers in tech transfer.
- A researcher or inventor with an eye on commercialization.
- An entrepreneur exploring licensing opportunities.
- Or just someone interested in how science becomes innovation.
Course Snapshot
- Start Date: September 25, 2025
- Schedule: Thursdays, 6:30–9:00 p.m.
- Location: Montgomery College, Rockville Campus (hybrid: in-person + virtual)
- Course Code: SMB035
Why Now
If you’re looking to build skills, explore a new career path, or better understand how discoveries become impact, this course offers both knowledge and connections.
Seats are limited—register now to be part of the Fall 2025 class.
