Technology Development

The SBDC's Technology Development and Commercialization specialists provide businesses with one-on-one counseling to assist in the commercialization of innovative technologies. The SBDC technology team also provides assistance to technology transfer offices at universities and other institutions for the purpose of supporting their development of spin-off companies.

Who We Serve
What Do We Do

 
Who We Serve

• Businesses using science, technology, or engineering for development purposes
• Institutions or organizations supporting technology development and commercialization of benefit to Arizona

 Our clients are engaged in biosciences information technology and other high-tech areas. The SBDC provides assistance to institutions and universities developing spin-off companies. 

What Do We Do?

SBDC Technology Specialists provide management counseling and education services with an emphasis in the following areas:

Technology transfer

• New product development / commercialization strategies
• Strategic and business planning
• Technology marketing
• Licensing strategy

Intellectual Property issues

• Basics of patenting/trademarks/copyrights
• Intellectual Property marketing
• Licensing basics

Networking/Resource identification

The SBDC helps technology businesses identify and use Arizona's extensive network of technical and business resources.

Definitions:

Technology Development - The use of science to conceptualize and create novel products and services with the broadest possible applications.

Technology Transfer - The effort required to move a promising technology or science from the conceptual and research stages to a product or service that is marketable and provides a basis for business.

Technology Commercialization - The movement of technologies into the economy. Technology may emanate from a research institution in one geographical region but be utilized elsewhere. A good technology commercialization program ensures that applicable technologies get deployed in regions both inside and outside Arizona, wherever the best opportunities exist.