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Empowering Innovation: BYU�s Tech Transfer Vision and Support for Student Startups

In this presentation to faculty, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown provides a comprehensive overview of BYU’s tech transfer mission, emphasizing its unique approach to commercialization, student engagement, and the creation of startup companies. Dave explains BYU’s initiatives in helping students bring innovations to life, from prototyping to licensing support. BYU offers validation and traction grants, a robust mailing list, and hands-on learning experiences. Dave also discusses collaborations with resources like the Utah Innovation Center to help student startups secure SBIR/STTR grants, highlighting a range of BYU-supported entrepreneurial paths. This episode is essential for students, faculty, and anyone interested in university-driven innovation.

Watch the episode here