Innovation & Partnerships

Maximize Your Innovation Poetntial!

Would these Services Benefit You?

  • Invention Disclosures

    Writing an IP disclosure form can be time-consuming and complex. Our Innovation & Partnerships (I&P) team can assist with drafting and provide market research insights to strengthen your submission.

  • Patents & Licensing

    It’s important to protect your inventions with the right patents and licensing. Our I&P team can help you navigate the process and ensure your innovations are safeguarded for future use.

  • Commercialization

    Bring your research to life! Our Innovation & Partnerships (I&P) team can help transition your innovations from the lab to the marketplace for military and civilian use.

  • Tech Transfer Guidance

    Navigating the tech transfer process can be challenging, but our I&P team is here to guide you every step of the way. Let's protect and commercialize your innovations together!

Contact Our I&P Leads

Tanya Waite
Senior Manager, Commercialization & Innovation

 
 

Kurt W.R. Bessel
Senior Manager, Intellectual Property and Inventor Support

 
 

Rome Labs Innovators, Connect With Us At Our Open Office Hours!

In Person

Location: Griffiss Institute Air Force Base, Technical Library Conference Room, Building 3

  • Tuesdays 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
  • Wednesdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Thursdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

Virtual

Locations: Microsoft Teams
Link: Contact Our Team for Details

  • Wednesdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
  • Thursdays 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

No appointment needed—just stop by! We look forward to helping you navigate the Tech Transfer landscape!

For non-Rome Labs related inquiries, feel free to reach out and we will be in touch as soon as we can to let you know if we can help you. 

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Due to the severe weather conditions and state of emergency declared by the City of Rome, Rome Labs & Innovare Advancement Center will be closed on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. This closure affects all Griffiss Institute staff, residents, guests, and program participants, including STEM campers, interns, visiting faculty, fellows, and incubator clients. We will resume normal business hours of operation on July 18, 2024.

If you are impacted by the tornado and need assistance please call 211 or text 898-211, the United Way of Mohawk Valley can assist you with proper resources during this time. www.211midyork.com