Surprised? Two Israelis are leading the Technology Transfer Offices of HARVARD and UCLA
Technology Transfer Offices (or TTOs) are for-profit companies, owned by the universities. They are handling universities IP and are responsible for its commercialization, following the university’s policy. Israel has turned technology transfer from academic laboratory to the market into a prosperous industry. The fact that the Directors of two of the leading Israeli TTOs have been hired by HARVARD and UCLA speaks for itself. Tech Transfer “Mercato” The former CEO of Tel Aviv