Tech Transfer Articles

In this special year-end episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown and Patent Attorney Adam Stephens highlight the most impactful tech transfer events from the past year, taking listeners month by month through key successes and initiatives. From new student-led startups and industry partnerships to transformative innovations like Bloom Surgical’s compliant mechanism for minimally invasive surgery, this episode celebrates BYU’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Key milestones include licensing successes, groundbreaking inventions like AI-driven bee communication research, and exciting updates from BYU’s tech transfer ecosystem. This recap is essential for anyone interested in university-driven technology commercialization and the future of tech transfer at BYU.

In this episode, BYU Tech Transfer Director Dave Brown and finance student Jason Lowe dive into common concerns students have about launching their own startups. Addressing issues from financial risk and balancing academics to market validation and limited networks, they debunk myths and offer actionable insights for aspiring student entrepreneurs. With BYU's vast resources—from tech transfer technologies to startup funding and mentorship—students are well-equipped to start ventures with minimal financial burden and invaluable support. This episode is ideal for students considering entrepreneurship but unsure where to start or how to overcome initial challenges.