Partner with RPI

Advancing Innovation Through Collaboration

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a leader in research, innovation, and technology development. Through the Office of Intellectual Property and Technology Licensing (IPTL), we connect industry partners with groundbreaking technologies, faculty expertise, and research capabilities that accelerate innovation and drive economic growth.

Whether you are seeking a technology to license, looking to collaborate on research, or exploring new innovation opportunities, IPTL serves as your gateway to RPI's innovation ecosystem. 

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Why Partner with RPI? 

  • Access Innovative Technologies
    • Gain access to a portfolio of emerging technologies developed by RPI researchers across engineering, science, computing, energy, advanced materials, Quantum, HPC, Al and ML, microelectronics, Semiconductors and other fields.
  • Collaborate with Leading Researchers
    • Work directly with faculty experts and research teams to address technical challenges, develop new solutions, and accelerate product development. 
  • Accelerate Research and Development 
    • Leverage RPI's expertise, facilities, and intellectual property to reduce development timelines and bring innovations to market faster. 
  • Create Competitive Advantage 
    • License technologies and establish partnerships that provide unique capabilities and opportunities for growth. 

Opportunities for Engagement

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License RPI Technologies
IPTL manages a diverse portfolio of intellectual property available for licensing. Companies can access innovations that are ready for further development, commercialization, or market deployment.

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Sponsored Research
Partner with RPI researchers to address technical challenges, explore emerging opportunities, and develop new technologies through sponsored research projects.

Benefits include: 

  • Access to specialized expertise 
  • Collaborative problem solving 
  • Development of customized solutions 
  • Potential access to new intellectual property 

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Research Collaborations
Collaborative research relationships allow organizations to work closely with RPI faculty and students on projects aligned with strategic business objectives.

Potential collaboration models include: 

  • Industry-sponsored projects 
  • Research partnerships 
  • Consortium participation 
  • Technical consulting opportunities

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How the Process Works

Step 1: Expore Opportunities

  • Review available technologies or discuss your organization's needs with IPTL. 

Step 2: Connect with Our Team

  • Meet with a licensing professional to identify opportunities for collaboration.

Step 3: Evaluate Technologies

  • Receive additional information and determine strategic fit.

Step 4: Develop an Agreement

  • Work with IPTL to establish licensing, sponsored research, or collaboration agreements.

Step 5: Advance Innovation

  • Launch a partnership that supports commercialization and creates impact. 

 

Success Through Partnership

RPI innovations have contributed to the development of new products, startup companies, industry partnerships, and technologies that improve lives and strengthen industries.

Our goal is to create partnerships that transform research discoveries into real-world solutions. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. IPTL manages intellectual property available for licensing and commercialization. 

Absolutely. IPTL can help connect organizations with faculty expertise and research capabilities. 

Yes. Startup companies may license technologies and explore commercialization opportunities through RPI. 

Startups also have the opportunity to work with the Severino Center 

Contact IPTL to discuss your organization's interests and objectives. 

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