Technology Transfer & Innovation Office

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BSUTTIO@bowiestate.edu
Hours: Tue., 1-3 p.m. and Wed., 9-11 a.m.
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Intellectual Property Documents

The Technology Transfer and Innovation Office at Bowie State University is dedicated to identifying impactful research and fostering the development of essential resources for managing and protecting intellectual property, as well as facilitating technology transfer and commercialization.

This office collaborates closely with the Office of Research & Sponsored Programs, various research centers on campus, the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Center, and the Economic Development Office. Collectively, a comprehensive strategy to help Bowie State University maximize its intellectual property assets is being developed. This strategy focuses on assessing university assets related to intellectual property policies, processes, and ecosystems to pinpoint improvement areas and opportunities. It aims to engage, educate, and train faculty, students, and other university stakeholders in these processes.

Upcoming Events

2025 Howard PNC HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit

June 19-21, 2025
Marriott Marquis, Washington, D.C.

Join us for the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit, the 3rd Annual National Conference hosted by the Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship. This unique convening unites entrepreneurs, investors, ecosystem builders, students, and scholars to foster collaboration, share best practices and build support for one another. Attendees are able to learn skills, gain resources, and get connected to grow entrepreneurial ventures and empower entrepreneurship ecosystems. The summit will feature various workshops, panels, networking events, content activations and so much more! 


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Past Events

Inventor Award Night

April 22, 2025 | 4-7:30 p.m.
The Beacon Room, Natural Science Building

The Inventor Award Night will celebrate top researchers and innovators who have made remarkable impact in the BSU innovation ecosystem. You can nominate outstanding contributors in the following award categories:

  • Best R&D Raised – Recognizing major research funding 
  • Post-Translational Innovation – Advancing research toward commercialization 
  • Inventor of the Year – Celebrating patent milestones 
  • Tech Validation – Best tech project ready for market 
  • Industry Collaboration – Exceptional industry partnerships 

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Accelerate Innovation Forum

April 23, 2025 | 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Student Center Ballroom

Join us for the Accelerate Innovation Forum on April 23, 2025 at the BSU Student Center Ballroom. This one-day event features expert panels, interactive workshops, and student-focused sessions on innovation, funding opportunities, tech commercialization, and venture creation. Open to faculty, students, entrepreneurs, and industry professionals.

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Supporting Partners
  • Maryland Innovation Initiative
  • TEDCO
  • Howard University
  • University of Maryland
  • National Science Foundation
  • Frostburg University
  • University System of Maryland
  • Venturewell
  • Association of University Technology Managers
  • NASA

Technology Transfer & Innovation Office Goals

  • Cultivate a culture of innovation across the campus that benefits students, faculty, the university, and its stakeholders.
  • Foster collaboration and partnerships with industry, supporting faculty-led ventures and enabling students to engage in pioneering research.
  • Enhance support for protecting intellectual property, transferring technology, commercializing technologies and other innovative products at BSU.
  • Provide education, training, and expertise to all university stakeholders in intellectual property, technology transfer, and commercialization.
  • Establish long-term, sustainable strategic ecosystems within the university and its surrounding community.