WHO WE ARE
We bridge UT and industry so world-class discoveries can make world-changing impact—from treating drug-resistant tumors and developing a speech translation platform for medical terminology to designing a more powerful and sustainable lithium-ion battery.
OUR STORY
Austin has always been a place where bold ideas thrive, and The University of Texas at Austin continues to drive the city's reputation for innovation. At Discovery to Impact, we channel that energy into opportunity, offering unmatched support from research to commercialization so that today’s breakthroughs can become tomorrow’s solutions.
ONLY IN AUSTIN
Our innovations are part of a greater story — they lay the foundation for a future that's better, bolder, and boundless.
HOW WE TURN DISCOVERIES INTO IMPACT
We connect the right people to the right resources so the ideas that matter have inevitable impact.
WE PROTECT
We protect innovators' discoveries so they can transform into products and services that change lives.
Intellectual Property Development
WE SUPPORT
From market analyses to mentoring services, we provide innovators with the support they need to turn their discoveries into solutions.
Life Science Technology Development
Texas Innovation Center
UT Seed Fund
WE CONNECT
We connect businesses to university discoveries so they can enter the marketplace — and change the world.
Austin Technology Incubator
Business Development
Licensing and Collaborative Research
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery to Impact works with researchers, entrepreneurs, companies, and investors to bring ideas to market, whether that's helping a researcher mature their startup or connecting a company to a technology they can license. For more information, visit our Researchers and Industry pages or contact us.
Discovery to Impact aims to build new and lasting connections between UT Austin and the world. If you would like to get involved with the UT community, we offer licensing options for university technologies and opportunities to support UT startups, as well as philanthropic partnership opportunities, leasing options, and comprehensive employer engagement services to connect organizations to top talent. Additionally, our Industrial Affiliates Programs provide a platform for university researchers and industry partners to explore research topics together. To learn more, please contact us.
If you’re a UT researcher or entrepreneur, you can start by filling out our technology disclosure form. If you’re an investor, mentor, or industry expert, visit our Industry page to browse existing technologies and startups or contact our Business Development team for a more personalized introduction into UT innovation.
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