The FLC has formed partnerships, or Memoranda of Understanding, with industry, academia, and government to foster its technology transfer and outreach efforts. Each partnership enables the FLC to obtain a presence in the technology transfer community through promotions, exhibit space, and social media. The FLC promotes technology transfer on behalf of its partners at relevant events and forums, and with state and local governments, and universities to reach its audience across multiple platforms.
Association of University Research Parks (AURP)
The Association of University Research Parks is a professional association of university-related research and science parks. AURP's mission is to foster innovation, commercialization and economic growth in a global economy through university, industry and government partnerships.
International Society of Optical Engineering (SPIE)
Founded in 1955, SPIE is an international society advancing an interdisciplinary approach to the science and application of light. Serving approximately 180,000 constituents from more than 170 countries, the Society advances emerging technologies through interdisciplinary information exchange, continuing education, publications, patent precedent, and career and professional growth.
LES (USA & Canada)
Established in 1965, the Licensing Executives Society (U.S.A. and Canada), Inc. (LES) is a professional society comprised of nearly 5,000 members engaged in the transfer, use, development and marketing of intellectual property.
LES membership includes a wide range of professionals, including business executives, lawyers, licensing consultants, engineers, academicians, scientists and government officials. Many large corporations, professional firms, and universities comprise the Society's membership.
Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO)
TEDCO's mission is to facilitate the creation of businesses and foster their growth in all regions of the state through the commercialization of technology. TEDCO's role is to be Maryland's leading source of funding for technology transfer and development programs, and entrepreneurial business assistance.
National Association of Seed and Venture Funds (NASVF)
NASVF is an international membership organization that advocates for the growth of seed and early-stage innovation capital. NASVF connects the people in the world of venture capital and regional economic development. It collaborates with public and private fund managers and tech transfer professionals, the people who are committed to building their local economies by investing in entrepreneurs.
TechConnect
TechConnect is a global technology outreach & development organization, matching highly qualified emerging technologies with corporate, government and investment partners through community driven peer-review programs.
