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Once the final license or Space Act Agreement has been signed, the Innovative Partnerships Program Office announces the “success story” by issuing press releases, putting it on the Web site, getting a NASA Tech Brief feature article, or other trade journal articles. Sometimes there are even videos produced. IPP also seeks awards for the inventor. |
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Why does IPP promote technology transfer success stories?
Much can be gained by publicizing the successful transfer of space program technologies to the commercial or academic sectors. First, with a versatile technology, transfers to more than one partner/licensee may be possible. Therefore, announcing the technology’s successful transfer can attract additional interest in the featured technology.
Success stories help demonstrate the value of NASA as a viable source for technology through achieving benefits on Earth as well as the long-term science benefits in space.
How/Where are the success stories announced?
The IPP publishes several documents announcing technology transfer successes. Success stories are announced in a yearly report published each spring and in videos. Success stories are also submitted to NASA Tech Briefs, Spinoff magazine, and select professional and trade publications.
Additionally, the IPP works with Goddard’s Public Affairs Office to distribute success story information to the media.
What awards would I, as the inventor, be eligible for?
Although many awards are available for innovative technologies themselves, several awards are given that require technology transfer. For example, NASA gives out the Commercial Invention of the Year Award, which includes a monetary award of up to $100,000. Technology transfer awards given by outside organizations include the following (links open new browser windows):
For more information about awards visit the awards section.
Do I need to fill out the award application forms?
Because much of the information needed to complete the award application forms is already on file with IPP (starting with the New Technology Report submitted on eNTRe), IPP will complete the first draft of the award application for your review. While your input on the application is essential, OTT’s goal is to take a minimal amount of your time.
