TPP Briefing: Commercializing Partnerships
The Patuxent Partnership is hosting a free briefing to help Maryland firms leverage R&D funds to access the research base of the University System of Maryland, Dec. 10 at the Southern MD Higher Ed Center.
The briefing focuses on the Maryland Industrial Partnerships program which promotes development and commercialization of products and processes through industry/university research partnerships. MIPS Director Joe Naft will conduct the briefing.
MIPS provides matching funds to help Maryland companies pay for the university research. Projects are initiated by the companies to meet their own research and development goals.
Through MIPS, Maryland firms have the opportunity to leverage their research and development funds and gain access to the creative talents and extensive research base of the University System of Maryland. MIPS matching funds are awarded on a competitive basis for projects based on proposals submitted jointly by Maryland companies and researchers from any of the 13 University System institutions.
The Patuxent Partnership free briefing with Joe Naft, Director of MIPS begins at 8 am, Tues., Dec. 10 at the Southern MD Higher Education Center.
For more information and to register go to www.paxpartnership.org.
