CTTC has developed a variety of programs that enhance the researcher-innovator experience and advance 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s innovation and entrepreneurship goals. Many of these programs importantly involve other partners across campus or in the region.
Innovation Catalyst Fund
Funding program that helps advance promising 91³Ô¹ÏÍø technologies toward commercial and societal impact.
Innovation Ambassadors
Connects 91³Ô¹ÏÍø researchers with resources, mentorship, and opportunities to advance innovation and commercialization.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø-Ancora Collaboration
Partnership advancing innovative biomedical research and accelerating the development of new therapies.
Master Innovator Recognition Program
Annual award recognizing 91³Ô¹ÏÍø faculty who have demonstrated exceptional innovation, entrepreneurship, and commercialization impact.
Faculty Advisory Committee
Faculty-led group providing guidance and strategic input on innovation, technology transfer, and commercialization initiatives.
Medical Products Support Services (MPSS)
Expert support for developing, evaluating, and advancing medical products from concept to commercialization.
IP Policies
Guidelines and policies governing intellectual property ownership, protection, and commercialization at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø.
91³Ô¹ÏÍø Innovation Ecosystem Partners
Wond'ry
Provides innovation, ideation, prototyping, and venture-building programs for 91³Ô¹ÏÍø students, faculty, and researchers.
Brock Family Center for Applied Innovation
Accelerates the translation of VUMC discoveries and know-how to the public domain through commercialization and industry partnerships.
Research Development and Support (RDS)
RDS helps investigators identify, pursue, and successfully compete for external research funding.
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)
Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) serves as a central resource providing guidance and stewardship that supports the entire research community at 91³Ô¹ÏÍø
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Provides legal guidance and support for research, intellectual property, contracts, and strategic university initiatives.