The largest proportion of partnering opportunities stem from Goddard’s wealth of technologies developed for NASA. These technologies are reported to IPP via NTRs. For new technologies that are software programs, these can go through Goddard’s Software Release Process to be made available for future Software Usage Agreements or as Open Source Software.
IPP then announces the availability of Goddard technologies through several outreach efforts, including the following.
Publications Outreach
IPP submits Goddard technologies for publication in NASA Tech Briefs*, which is read by nearly 200,000 design engineers and managers.
For Goddard technologies with the greatest potential for application outside of NASA, IPP prepares Technology Opportunity Sheets, which are one-page descriptions of technologies for which IPP is actively seeking licenses. These also are included on OTT’s Web site as “Featured Technologies.”
Electronic Outreach
IPP redesigned its Web site during FY05, giving it not only a new look but a new approach to presenting the content. For example, detailed information about the process for applying to license a technology or enter a partnering agreement was added. Goddard’s hottest technologies are gathered into a “Featured Technologies” page, as well as highlighted on the home page. An “Inventor Resources” section explains the steps of technology transfer from an “insider’s” point of view and provides a link to eNTRe*, the online system for filing New Technology Reports. These and other changes to OTT’s Web site make it easier for potential partners and Goddard innovators to participate in the technology transfer process.
IPP created an Open Source Web site*, which includes nearly a dozen software programs. More than 1,000 individuals around the world downloaded Goddard open source software in FY05.
Events
More than 100 Goddard scientists and researchers attended OTT’s annual NTR Program in April 2005. Held at the Newton White Mansion in Mitchellville, Maryland, this event honors those who have reported new technologies or otherwise participated in technology transfer during the previous year.
IPP presented three sessions as part of its Technology Transfer Investment Workshop series, which is designed to help researchers participate in the forming of high-impact partnerships. The final workshop for FY05 featured one of the authors of the highly acclaimed book The Innovator’s Solution: Michael Raynor. The more than 100 Goddard researchers attending the workshop learned about make-vs.-buy decision making and “disruptive” technologies.
IPP held a Joint Venture Workshop in Utica, New York. Designed to explore areas of mutual R&D interest and opportunities for joint research, the event was attended by more than 50 senior executives from 41 organizations. Several potential partnerships are being pursued.
IPP attended more than 20 conferences hosted by other organizations to promote Goddard’s partnering opportunities, including the National Design and Engineering Show, the RoboBusiness conference, a homeland security conference, small business conferences, and NASA Tech Briefs Nanotech 2005. These events gave IPP staff and Goddard researchers the opportunity to interact with potential partners, and several partnerships are being pursued.
IPP submits Goddard technologies for publication in 
IPP attended more than 20 conferences hosted by other organizations to promote Goddard’s partnering opportunities, including the National Design and Engineering Show, the RoboBusiness conference, a homeland security conference, small business conferences, and NASA Tech Briefs Nanotech 2005. These events gave IPP staff and Goddard researchers the opportunity to interact with potential partners, and several partnerships are being pursued.
