UT System

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UT System 1 in the world for Biotech Patents
(2006 Milken Institute)Research and Technology
Transfer Promoting a Culture of Innovation and
Entrepreneurshiphttp//www.utsystem.edu/rtt/

• Cathy Swain, CFA, AIFA
• Assistant Vice Chancellor for Commercial
  Development BIO 2009

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The U. T. Systems Story of Diversity and
Collaboration

• 15 Institutions
• 9 Academic Universities
• 6 Health Institutions

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The U. T. Systems Story of Diversity and
Collaboration

• 15 Institutions
• 9 Academic Universities
• 6 Health Institutions
• 195,000 Students
• 18,000 Faculty
• 86,000 Employees
• 11.5 billion FY09 Operating Budget
• 2.2 billion research expenditures FY08 (12)

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U. T. System and National Benchmarks

• 1st in the world -- Biotech Patents (2006 Milken
  Institute)

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U. T. System and National Benchmarks

• 1st in the world -- Biotech Patents (2006 Milken
  Institute)
• 2nd in US Patent Powerhouse 143 increase over
  10 years (The Scientist 2005)

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U. T. System and National Benchmarks

• 1st in the world -- Biotech Patents (2006 Milken
  Institute)
• 2nd in US Patent Powerhouse 143 increase over
  10 years (The Scientist 2005)
• 2nd in US federal science engineering RD -- 6
  of all fed funds (NSF 2006)

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U. T. System and National Benchmarks

• 1st in the world -- Biotech Patents (2006 Milken
  Institute)
• 2nd in US Patent Powerhouse 143 increase over
  10 years (The Scientist 2005)
• 2nd in US federal science engineering RD -- 6
  of all fed funds (NSF 2006)
• 6th in US University Patent Activity 2008 Patent
  Board Universities Patent Scorecard

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Commercialization Infrastructure

• 66 new companies -- 5 years

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Commercialization Infrastructure

• 66 new companies -- 5 years
• 4 Formal Accelerator Seed Funds (8.4 M spent in
  2008)

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Commercialization Infrastructure

• 66 new companies -- 5 years
• 4 Formal Accelerator Seed Funds (8.4 M spent in
  2008)
• 6 Regional Economic Development Centers

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Commercialization Infrastructure

• 66 new companies -- 5 years
• 4 Formal Accelerator Seed Funds (8.4 M spent in
  2008)
• 6 Regional Economic Development Centers
• 12 affiliated business incubators support more
  than 250 startup companies

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Commercialization Infrastructure

• 66 new companies -- 5 years
• 4 Formal Accelerator Seed Funds (8.4 M spent in
  2008)
• 6 Regional Economic Development Centers
• 12 affiliated business incubators support more
  than 250 startup companies
• Entrepreneurship Training for Faculty

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UT Mentoring Models

• U. T. Arlington Technology Incubator (ATI)
  Business Accelerator, Entrepreneurship Center
• UTD (New TT Office, School of Management)
• UTSWMC (New Ventures Group, Reata IP Portfolio
  Company Model, Incubator)
• STARTech (UTA, UTD, UTSWMC)
• UT Austin - New EIR program (9 in residence at
  OTC) IC2 (Austin Technology Incubator (ATI),
  Global Commercialization Group, Masters Degree)
• UT HSCH OTM
• UT Brownsville International Technology,
  Education, Commerce Campus (ITECC)
• UT Pan American Rapid Response Manufacturing
  Center (RRMC)
• UT MDACC - OTD Mentors and trains faculty
• UTSA (Center for Innovation and Technology
  Entrepreneurship (CITE), San Antonio Technology
  Accelerator Initiative (SATAI), Cyber Security
  Incubator)
• UTPB (SEED and Business School support)
• UTEP Center for Entrepreneurial Development,
  Advancement, Research Support (CEDARS)
• ETI (VC incubator, Management, Support)

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Commercialization Culture

• 105 FTEs Reported to AUTM in FY06

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Commercialization Culture

• 105 FTEs Reported to AUTM in FY06
• 45 in 5 years (12 FY06)

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Commercialization Culture

• 105 FTEs Reported to AUTM in FY06
• 45 in 5 years (12 FY06)
• EXCLUDES U. T. System RTT, OGC, OTD, incubators,
  business schools

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Commercialization Culture

• RTT central office Created 2005

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Commercialization Culture

• RTT central office Created 2005
• 7 Professionals
• Commercialization
• Research
• Compliance/Administration
• Tech Transfer

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IGNITE TEXAS! 2007

• Texas Ignition Fund (TIF)

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IGNITE TEXAS! 2007

• Texas Ignition Fund (TIF)
• IDEAS ON FIRE! Entrepreneurship series FOR FACULTY

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IGNITE TEXAS! 2007

• Texas Ignition Fund (TIF)
• IDEAS ON FIRE! Entrepreneurship series FOR
  FACULTY
• Shared IP Technology Solutions UTA Search Engine

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IGNITE TEXAS! 2007

• Texas Ignition Fund (TIF)
• IDEAS ON FIRE! Entrepreneurship series FOR
  FACULTY
• Shared IP Technology Solutions UTA Search
  Engine
• Streamline policies, procedures (e.g.
  Inter-institutional MOU, Commercialization in
  tenure/promotion)

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IGNITE TEXAS! 2007

• Texas Ignition Fund (TIF)
• IDEAS ON FIRE! Entrepreneurship series FOR
  FACULTY
• Shared IP Technology Solutions UTA Search
  Engine
• Streamline policies, procedures (e.g.
  Inter-institutional MOU, Commercialization in
  tenure/promotion)
• Regional technology transfer office (South Texas
  Technology Management (STTM) created 2007)

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CONTACT UT System

• RTT Web Site http//www.utsystem.edu/rtt/
• UT Institutions Technology Transfer Offices
  http//www.utsystem.edu/rtt/technologytransfer/tec
  h_transfer_office_contact.htm
• UT Start-up Companies http//www.utsystem.edu/rtt
  /technologytransfer/start-ups.htm
• Texas Emerging Technology Fund (TETF)
  http//www.emergingtechfund.com/
• Cathy Swain, CFA, AIFA
• Assistant Vice Chancellor for Commercial
  Development
• cswain_at_utsystem.edu Phone [phone]

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