In this episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown talks with Debbie Silversmith and Suzy Cordy from BYU's Research Administration Office to discuss how sponsored research is managed and how it intersects with tech transfer. They explain the process of securing external funding from industry and federal agencies, navigating intellectual property issues, and ensuring compliance in research involving human and animal subjects. Highlighting programs like the SBIR/STTR grants and the Sponsored Projects Office's role in fostering faculty innovation, this episode provides valuable insights for researchers, faculty, and industry partners interested in supporting and commercializing university research.