Information for Researchers

Digital Ventures works with UW researchers to manage, market, and license University-developed software and information materials. Licensing for broad dissemination may take three to twelve months to construct and transact, depending on the internal rights, the compatibility of business models, the perceived risks and benefits, and the timing of the opportunity.

For the success of your project, it is important to begin working with Digital Ventures as soon as possible, especially if you are utilizing any type of grant money for the project. A Digital Ventures team member can assist and advise you during every stage of the process, from team organization to rights management, project marketing, and project income. To begin the process, request a consultation with Digital Ventures.

The Digital Ventures team can answer questions about technology transfer, help you evaluate technologies for deployment possibilities, secure intellectual property, build relationships with industry collaborators and manage revenues. Visit our Portfolio Highlights to view examples of how Digital Ventures is working with UW researchers.

Here are some resources for UW developers on the Digital Ventures site:

• Registering or disclosing your invention
• Naming your work or project
• Identifying your project with trademarks or logos
• Writing a privacy policy for your Web site
• Creating and using e-mail distribution lists
• Creating a project Web site
• Viewing Portfolio highlights of Digital Ventures projects

Here are some resources for UW developers on the UW TechTransfer site:

• Introduction to intellectual property
• Additional resources at the UW and elsewhere for researchers

For assistance, contact Digital Ventures at ventures@u.washington.edu.