For Universities & TTOs

Turn your research portfolio into commercial impact

We partner with universities, tech transfer offices, and research institutions to identify which discoveries have real market potential — and connect them with the right commercial partners, licensees, and spinout paths.

How We Help

A commercialization partner for research institutions

We work alongside your TTO and faculty to move promising research from disclosure to deal — with the domain expertise and industry network to make it happen.

Triage the portfolio

We assess disclosures and existing IP to identify which technologies have credible commercial pathways, so your team can focus resources where they matter.

Find licensees and partners

We tap our industry network to identify, qualify, and open doors to corporate partners, licensees, and strategic investors aligned with your technologies.

Support spinout formation

We help faculty founders structure viable ventures — from business plans and financials to first hires and seed funding — so spinouts leave the lab ready to grow.

Strengthen the TTO

We provide fractional expertise, process design, and market intelligence to help TTOs scale impact without scaling headcount.

What's Included

Practical outcomes for your institution

Scoped to your portfolio and priorities — measured in deals, licenses, and ventures launched.

  • Portfolio commercial assessment
  • Industry partner identification
  • Licensing strategy and support
  • Spinout planning and coaching
  • Faculty founder mentorship
  • TTO capability building

Ready to unlock more from your research?

Let's talk. In one call we'll help you see where your portfolio stands and what a partnership with Zero21 could look like.