Website: http://www.epa.gov/osp/ftta.htm
The EPA seeks opportunities to transfer federal technologies into the marketplace, and collaborate
on
environmental research and development projects with outside entities, such as industry, consortia,
academia, trade associations, and state and local agencies. The Federal Technology Transfer Act
(FTTA) provides a mechanism for these cooperative research and development partnerships. Through
the FTTA program, federal agencies can conduct joint research with non-federal partners and protect
intellectual property that may be developed. The alliance that is formed through the FTTA program
supports and improves U.S. competitive positions worldwide, helps remove barriers to collaboration,
and encourages cooperative research and development with the goal of commercialization.
