What’s on the Horizon for Technology Transfer: February 2025 Meeting

The document outlines the future landscape of technology transfer in the United States, emphasizing the importance of strong research funding, intellectual property rights, and legislative support to maintain innovation leadership amid growing global competition, particularly from China. It details ongoing and proposed legislative actions such as the PERA, PREVAIL, and RESTORE Acts to strengthen patent protections, clarify government regulations (especially around the Bayh-Dole Act), and modernize related processes, while also addressing regulatory challenges, advocacy efforts, and the need for continued support of key innovation programs like SBIR/STTR. The discussion highlights the interconnectedness of public sector research, technology commercialization, and national security, calling for streamlined policies, improved administrative processes, and active advocacy to ensure the U.S. remains competitive in critical technology domains.