Office of Innovation Commercialization

Whether with startup, small, medium or large companies – around the world as well as in our own community – Augusta University is actively marketing and commercializing exciting and promising new technologies, which can change the future for the better.

With an increasing number of commercial licenses with our industry partners, an ever-expanding base of patents, which offer our commercial partners important protection, and a special focus on promoting innovation commercialization in our region, Augusta University is excited to share the good news about "creating the future" - by inventing it!

The Office of Innovation Commercialization is proud to host the Life Sciences Business Development Center – a 14,000 square-foot facility that includes wet labs, offices, shared equipment, common areas and a lively atmosphere for innovation – all dedicated to incubating great ideas through its innovative startup companies.

We are excited to be closely involved in Augusta University intellectual property commercialization-related activities with companies from the Fortune 100 to the newest startup firm.

Research at AU

World-renowned clinicians and researchers of Augusta University are making groundbreaking discoveries for the future of healthcare. Research is thriving here in many healthcare-related areas including:

Cancer
Cardiometabolic Disease
Genomics and Personalized Medicine
Neurological Disease
Public and Preventative Health
Regenerative Medicine

State-of-the-art research facilities, a collaborative research environment and outstanding clinical resources place Augusta University at the leading edge of new scientific advancements, targeting diseases that directly impact our patient population.

Augusta University is truly leading the way in interdisciplinary research and teaching that make a difference!

Our Mission, Vision, and Values

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Office of Innovation Commercialization

Health Sciences Campus

Interdisciplinary Research Center

706-721-0078

oic@augusta.edu

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