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UNF does have holds [https://autm.net/about-tech-transfer/what-is-tech-transfer technology transfer] as an aspect of community engagement, an initiative for value that is highly rooted in the history of this university. Through the [https://www.unf.edu/research/Intellectual_Property_and_Technology_Transfer.aspx Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IPATT)] that is administered through the [[Office for of Research & Sponsored Programs(ORSP)|Office for Research & Sponsored Programs (ORSP)]] , and overseen the amazing work by Associate Vice President John Kantner, Cheresa Boston, Rosalyn Gilbert, and the rest of the staff, there is a good foundation for Researchideas to move into something bigger. UNF's Intellectual property is normally transferred to the private sector, Dr. John Kantnerafter the right procedures are taken into place that will allow corporations to develop new or updated services with the common goal of enhancing the community and it's quality of life. Through marketing and licensing activities, ORSP brings technology forward to public use and for the benefit of the inventor, the University, and the community. Income is generated for both the inventor and the University through licensing agreements, and ORSP encourages agreements with local and regional companies. ORSP, IPATT, and the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation will all work have been working in conjunction with one another to advance idea development and technology transfers. A successful transfer from a university almost always requires a partnership with a private sector, which makes this a very exciting partnership for all parties.

<br This relationship between university and private sectors can also go the other way where a company takes advantage of the [https:/>/www.unf.edu/research/Innovation/Partner_with_industry.aspx research and development (R&D) Collaboration] that UNF has to offer. R&D collaboration allows for a partnership that comes full circle by gaining the ability to use the universities research and capabilities to add to a product or service that could go out to help the community in a multitude of ways. All research and partnerships are conducted under appropriate and approved on agreements to protect the rights of all parties involved. A successful transfer from a university almost always requires a partnership with a private sector, while a corporation can gain assistance in improving and tailoring a product to Jacksonville, which makes this a very exciting partnership for all parties.