Researcher Resources
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Working with OTD
It is our mission to advance science, foster entrepreneurship, and translate Harvard innovations. See how we work with researchers to make this happen.
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Material Transfer Agreements (MTA)
Request an MTA to share research materials with collaborators while protecting your intellectual property.
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University IP Policy
Understand Harvard's policies regarding intellectual property ownership, rights, and commercialization.
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Inventor's Handbook
Download our comprehensive guide to the invention disclosure and commercialization process at Harvard.
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Accelerator Programs
Learn about funding opportunities through our Blavatnik, Grid and Climate accelerator programs.
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Resources for Entrepreneurs
Connect with the organizations, spaces, resources, and mentors you need to get your startup venture up and running.
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Report of Invention
Our online form for reporting your discovery allows our intellectual property specialists and business development experts to help you assess your idea or discovery.
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Active Alliances
View our current alliances actively seeking to support research in various disciplines in labs across the university.
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Guidance for Industry-Sponsored Research
Learn about how industry-sponsored research agreements are structured to foster collaboration with industry while protecting the University’s academic mission.
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Report of Industry Interest
Have a relationship with a contact in the industry with an interest in working with your lab? OTD will help facilitate an agreement to support and protect your research.
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Sample Licenses
Licensing Harvard innovations can range from our ExpressPath licenses to custom-tailored licenses.