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Connect with Harvard Research

OTD is your single point of entry for engaging with Harvard research and innovations. Whether you want to collaborate on research, license technology, or engage with an emerging startup out of a Harvard lab, we’ll help you navigate the process effectively.

 

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Collaborate with Harvard Researchers 

Sponsor research or build a strategic alliance with Harvard labs aligned to your R&D priorities.

 

Explore Research Collaborations

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License Harvard Innovations

Further develop Harvard innovations by working with OTD to craft strategies to effectively commercialize Harvard IP.

 

Find Licensing Opportunities

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Engage with Emerging Startups

Connect with Harvard research teams aiming to launch a startup to advance Harvard innovations.

 

Engage With Harvard Startups

Why Work with OTD

Navigate Opportunities

Cut through the noise with a dedicated business development director who understands your sector and Harvard’s landscape of research, technologies, and ventures.

Structure for Success

OTD helps tailor collaborations and licenses that align with your strategy while remaining transparent about our processes and model agreements. 

Deliver Results

We view industry and investor relationships as long‑term. As your needs evolve, we work with you to expand collaborations and identify new opportunities.

In fiscal year 2026, OTD enabled:

 

32

Major Licenses

391

New Innovations
Reported

81

Industry
Collaborations

73 .6M

Industry Sponsored
Research Funding

Get Started

The first step is to review OTD’s guidelines for establishing industry-sponsored research at Harvard.

Explore Partnership Opportunities

Ready to explore a research collaboration, licensing opportunity, or startup relationship? Connect with Harvard’s Office of Technology Development to learn more about partnering opportunities.
 

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