This workshop will describe the resources available for commercialization of inventions by UMBC researchers. UMBC has a process in place to help -- starting with the submission of invention disclosures and patent applications, to the licensing of the patent or to the development of a start-up company. UMBC faculty will discuss their experiences in commercializing ideas and in obtaining funding for their enterprises.

Who Should Attend?
Faculty, graduate students or postdoctoral researchers who:
• Have an idea or invention that may be the basis for a company;
• Are interested in learning the next steps after an invention is made; or
• Want to learn the funding options and resources to support the commercialization process.

Agenda Overview
8:00 a.m. Registration and Light Refreshments

8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome and Introductions:
• Greg Simmons, VP, Institutional Advancement
• Karl Steiner, VP, Research

8:45 – 9:30 a.m. UMBC’s process for protecting and commercializing inventions:
• Wendy Martin, Director, Office of Technology Development

9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Options for Commercializing UMBC Inventions – bwtech@UMBC
• David Fink, Entrepreneur in Residence and Mill Site Miner
• Panel of UMBC Entrepreneurs

10:30 – 10:45 a.m. Break

10:45 – 11:15 a.m. NSF I-Corps and Mtech M-Corps Program
• Edmund Pendleton, Director, DC I-Corps

11:15 – 11:45 a.m. Obtaining Funding Through the Maryland Innovation Initiative (MII)
• Jennifer Hammaker, Program Director, Maryland Innovation Initiative

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Wrap up – Looking Ahead

Register to scotter@umbc.edu by January 20th to reserve your seat!