Commercializing Faculty and Staff Research

Workshop

November 14, 2007

3:00-5:30 p.m.

Weber Hall 112

Presented by the University of the Pacific Economic Development Office and the University of the Pacific Innovation and Entrepreneurship CVT

This workshop is designed to provide information and assistance to faculty and staff interested in developing their research and ideas into commercial opportunities, such as through funding their development efforts, obtaining patents, licensing/selling intellectual property, starting a business, etc. The workshop will feature presentations by experts in entrepreneurship, technology transfer, venture funding, business incubators and university mechanisms to promote the commercialization process, and provide an opportunity for Pacific faculty and staff to discuss ways the University can support their entrepreneurial efforts.

To reserve your place, please RSVP to:  Mark Plovnick

For more details see the workshop outline  below and/or contact:

• Mark Plovnick, Director of Economic Development,  Mark Plovnick, 946-2466
• Justin Reginato, Assistant Professor of Engineering Management,  Justin Reginato, 946-2151
• Dan Wadhwani, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship,  Dan Wadhwani, 946-7603.

There is no admission fee for Pacific faculty and staff.

AGENDA

Introduction: Phil Gilbertson, Provost

Overview: Mark Plovnick, Director of Economic Development

The Entrepreneurial/Commercialization Process: Dan Wadhwani, Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Justin Reginato, Assistant Professor of Engineering Management

Entrepreneurship/Tech Transfer in a University: Meg Arnold, UC Davis Director of Business Development and Entrepreneurship

Incubators as a Resource: Craig Scharton, CEO, Central Valley Business Incubator

Funding University Entrepreneurs: Roger Akers, Managing Partner, Akers Capital

Where to From Here?: Group Discussion, Q&A