University Technology Assessment and Management Process

Background

Upstream's consultants engaged in the comprehensive design, development and implementation of a technology assessment and management process, for a major university.

Our Analysis

• Upstream conducted a full review of the internal capabilities and extensive benchmarking of competitors, peers and future peers. This was to assess the university's current capabilities in the technology commercialization space.

• Upstream's consultants then provided a complete process from technology identification, assessment, patent analysis, market analysis, budgetary modeling, and target makeup of the technology portfolio, to strategic direction for implementation.

Outcome

Upstream's involvement in facilitating support from board members, faculty and staff was critical to the success of this undertaking at the university.