- Helps to evaluate the commercial feasibility of a technology concept
- Provides a communication bridge to industry contacts, venture capital firms and governmental organizations
- Locates potential licensees and investment partners
- Brings volunteer external resources to IIT programs and technology
- Assists with the establishment of startup companies
- Takes the lead in license and royalty negotiations
- Contributes to the preparation of documents that market IIT technology
- Identifies and coordinates internal resources available to meet technology transfer challenges