Innovations

Transforming discoveries into solutions

NAU Innovations is the university’s technology development and commercialization program. We facilitate the transfer of inventions generated through university research to the private sector, transforming discoveries into solutions that have local and global impact. We partner with the top science and technology companies in Arizona and beyond, licensing patent rights for commercial development and sale.

Find out more about NAU Innovations and how we work with industry partners.

NSF Innovation Corps (I-Corps™) Desert and Pacific Region Hub

Join the NSF I-Corps™ for an immersive, experiential training program to learn how to transition research to the marketplace.

Find out more about entrepreneurial training opportunities!

Are you an NAU Inventor?

Learn more about the tech transfer process at NAU and the services we offer our inventors.

About Tech Transfer

Are you a student?

Visit the NAU Student Guide to Intellectual Property to learn more about student ownership of IP.

Student guide

Available technologies

Our solutions span a wide range of technology categories, including biotechnology, cybersecurity, energy, engineering, research tools, and robotics.

Browse technologies

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Partner with NAU Innovations

When you partner with NAU Innovations, our team will facilitate close collaboration with NAU faculty inventors so your business can develop our technologies and expedite time to market.

For industry partners

Resources for inventors

NAU Innovations is here to help inventors protect intellectual property, disclose inventions, execute agreements, file patents, and partner with industry. View the virtual workshop series covering key IP topics. Contact NAU Innovations to learn more.

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