Website: http://www.usgs.gov/tech-transfer/
The Department of the Interior (DOI) is the parent agency of both the U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) and the Bureau of Reclamation (BR).
U.S. Geological Survey:
For the purpose of this document, technology transfer programs under U.S.
Geological Survey (USGS) will be showcased under their parent organization, the
Department of Interior (DOI). USGS is a multi- disciplinary science organization
focused on the study of the landscape, natural resources, and natural hazards.
The technology transfer program is designed to leverage the research capabilities
of USGS scientists with the commercial development potential of the private
sector toward meeting their respective missions. It encourages the adoption, use,
and commercialization of research products through partnerships and is oriented
toward finding potential users of DOI technology. Technology transfer tools such
as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) and patent
licenses provide incentives to commercialization and use of developed
technologies.
A USGS technology transfer handbook can be found at
http://www.usgs.gov/tech-
transfer/handbook/tech_transfer_handbook.doc.
Bureau of Reclamation:
Reclamation offers technology transfer assistance for researchers, partners,
grantees, and suppliers to:
Reclamation's Technology Transfer Program helps Reclamation researchers and
collaborators work together to develop and deploy solutions (Technology
Partnership Development), protect ideas (Intellectual Property Protection and
Licensing), and partner with the Bureau to develop patented solutions.
