Technology transfer is critical to PPPL’s mission to drive innovation in the field of plasma physics. We seek strong partners to join us in advancing our research and technologies by fostering collaborations with industry through sponsored research and licensing. There are a variety of flexible ways to partner with PPPL to meet your technology transfer needs. Begin a Partnership ContactDavid ZimmermanStrategic Partnerships Officer[email protected] Steps to Becoming a Partner DISCUSS THE PROJECT: Contact the Technology Transfer office to discuss the proposed project. A Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is drafted and signed. DEVELOP STATEMENT OF WORK: If qualifications are met, a Statement of Work (SOW) is drafted, reviewed and presented for approval. CONTRACT NEGOTIATION: When the SOW is approved, a contract is negotiated, then signed. SEND FUNDS & START WORK: Upon contract approval, funds are transferred to PPPL and work officially begins on the project. CONTINUED MANAGEMENT: Throughout the process, PPPL and the Partner will collaborate to manage the project through completion. Explore this useful guide to partnering with DOE laboratories. Partnering Mechanisms Cooperative Research and Development (CRADA) PurposeFundingBenefitsCollaborate and share the results of a jointly conducted research and development projectFederalCollaborate: Leverages research efforts and funding by PPPL and PartnerInventions: PPPL and Partner may own their respective inventionsConfidentiality: Generated information can be protected for up to five years; Partner’s proprietary information can be protectedLicense: Partner has option to negotiate license to PPPL subject inventions Strategic Partnership Projects (SPP) PurposeFundingBenefitsAllows PPPL to perform mission-related reimbursable workPrivateAccess: Highly specialized or unique DOE facilities, services, or technical expertiseInventions: IP ownership is subject to project parametersConfidentiality: Generated information treated as proprietary when marked, Partner’s proprietary information can be protected Cooperative Research & Development Agreement Cooperative Research & Development Agreement: CRADA Strategic Partnership Project Strategic Partnership Project: SPP
