Research & Sponsored Programs

Technology Transfer

Partners in Discovery

The U participates in growing the state and regional economies by sharing innovations and expertise with industry partners.  Along with well-established basic research conducted across many disciplines, applied research and commercialization of discoveries are emerging areas of increased activity for the U.

How we work with industry
  • Link to faculty expertise  
  • Negotiate sponsored R & D agreements
  • License protected intellectual property to businesses
  • Execute non-disclosure agreements
  • Develop plans for commercialization of inventions
Selected Technologies Available for Review and/or License

 Synthesis of Rechargeable Biocidal Polymers

 Ultra-stable and Autoclavable Polymers for Biocidal Applications

 Method to Enhance Proteasome Function via Increasing a Proteasome Activator

 Method to Enhance Proteasome Function  by Manipulating a Novel UPS Regulator  

 A Method to Prepare an Effective and Inexpensive Blocker for Autofluorescence



Contact: Brian Mathers, Director of Research Development,(605) 677-5370, brian.mathers@usd.edu  

  

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Competitive Edge

U researchers partner with industry Researchers at the U collaborate with industry partners to bring innovations from the lab to the marketplace.