1. The state board of regents, as part of its mission and strategic plan, shall establish mechanisms for the purpose of carrying out the intent of this chapter. In addition to other board initiatives, the board shall work with the department of economic development, other state agencies, and the private sector to facilitate the commercialization of research.
2. Activities to implement this chapter may include:
a. Developing strategies to market university research for commercialization in Iowa.
b. Matching university resources with the needs of existing Iowa firms or start-up opportunities.
c. Evaluating university research for commercialization potential, where relevant.
d. Developing a plan to improve private sector access to the university licenses and patent information and the transfer of technology from the university to the private sector.
e. Disseminating information on research activities of the university.
f. Identifying research needs of existing Iowa businesses and recommending ways in which the universities can meet these needs.
g. Linking research and instruction activities to economic development.
h. Reviewing and monitoring activities related to technology transfer.
i. Coordinating activities to facilitate a focus on research in the state's targeted industry clusters.
j. Surveying of similar activities in other states and at other universities.
k. Establishing a single point of contact to facilitate commercialization of research.
88 Acts, ch 1268, §11; 2003 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 1, §97, 133
For future repeal of 2003 amendments to this section effective June 30, 2010, see 2003 Acts, 1st Ex, ch 1, §114
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