CTTC has developed a variety of programs that enhance the researcher-innovator experience and advance Vanderbilt’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 Vanderbilt technologies toward commercial and societal impact.
Innovation Ambassadors
Connects Vanderbilt researchers with resources, mentorship, and opportunities to advance innovation and commercialization.
Vanderbilt-Ancora Collaboration
Partnership advancing innovative biomedical research and accelerating the development of new therapies.
Master Innovator Recognition Program
Annual award recognizing Vanderbilt 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 Vanderbilt.
Vanderbilt Innovation Ecosystem Partners
NSF Mid-South I-Corps Hub
Helps Vanderbilt researchers and innovators explore commercialization through customer discovery, mentorship, and startup programming.
The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Innovation (OVPRI)
OVPRI supports faculty research and innovation and builds partnerships with government, industry, and nonprofit organizations.
Wond'ry
Provides innovation, ideation, prototyping, and venture-building programs for Vanderbilt 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.
NIH Mid-South REACH
The Mid-South REACH (Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub) program is a National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded program that extends across four states: Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Virginia.
Owen
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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 Vanderbilt University
Office of Contracts Management (OCM)
Supports research and business agreements that enable collaboration, innovation, and commercialization.
Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Provides legal guidance and support for research, intellectual property, contracts, and strategic university initiatives.