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== University technology transfer function ==
Texas A&M offers a number of offices to encourage quick transfer of research to industry, aided also by some incubators in the surrounding Bryan / College Station area.
The <u>Texas A&M Office of Technology Commercialization</u> identifies and supports the transition of academic research into a monetized product by linking researchers with entrepreneurs and investors. Businesses are spin-outs of the A&M System research and licensed through A&M. [[http://otc.tamu.edu/ http://otc.tamu.edu/]]
● ~36 current startups listed
● Formation of over 700 license agreements
● Manage 900 patents, 1500 patent applications
<u>Texas A&M AgriLife Research</u> is a hub for agricultural entrepreneurs. They have existing relationships with sponsors in order to quickly develop startups where researchers can remain scientists and hand over project management to a sponsor. [[http://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/corporaterelations/about-corporate-relations/ http://agriliferesearch.tamu.edu/corporaterelations/about-corporate-relations/]]
● Network of
○ 250 county extension offices
○ 900 professional educators
<u>Texas A&M Transport Institution</u> provides networking for innovators to research institutions regarding the transportation profession as a whole, including construction and safety. [[http://tti.tamu.edu/group/tog/ http://tti.tamu.edu/group/tog/]]
<u>Research Valley</u> is an incubator that provides support to early stage startups as well as networking to quickly bring startups and technology ventures to the industry. They are built on strong industry relationships that enables the quick move to industry. [[http://researchvalley.org/who-we-are/ http://researchvalley.org/who-we-are/]]
● Access to Capital from
○ Aggie Angel Network
○ Research Valley Funds, LLC
○ Texas Emerging Technology Fund ($200 million in funding for commercialization)
○ Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas
== University-Industry collaboration ==