Alan Bentley

Apr 29, 2026 The Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) recently hosted a Lunch and Learn, “Essential IP Information for Scientists,” where Alan Bentley, assistant vice chancellor for technology transfer and intellectual property development, delivered a practical overview of intellectual property fundamentals for researchers in his unique… Read More

Navigating the journey from research to real-world impact can be challenging. Luckily for Vanderbilt faculty, there’s a network of Innovation Ambassadors to guide them. Developed by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization, the Innovation Ambassadors program trains ambassadors—faculty volunteers from departments across campus—to be peer resources for colleagues… Read More

In fiscal year 2025, Vanderbilt University and Vanderbilt University Medical Center launched 16 startups with faculty and staff across diverse disciplines, dedicated to the further development of Vanderbilt-invented technology assets, and setting a new benchmark for campus faculty entrepreneurship. The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) played a… Read More

Nov 17, 2025 Understanding the intricate relationship between patents and research is crucial for Vanderbilt faculty navigating the academic innovation landscape. Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) recently hosted a Lunch and Learn, “Can Patents Block My Research?” where Alan Bentley, assistant vice chancellor of technology… Read More

Oct 21, 2025 The Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) launched the Vanderbilt Venture Partners (VVP) Program, an initiative aimed at building stronger bridges with the early-stage venture capital community. It is designed to provide greater and more meaningful interactions between faculty and staff entrepreneurs, their startup companies, and… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) had an exceptional 2025 fiscal year, setting all-time records across multiple metrics while expanding the university’s innovation impact. CTTC experienced growth in technology disclosures, licensing transactions, industry-sponsored research, and startups launched—demonstrating the university’s commitment to expanding the entrepreneurial and innovation… Read More

Vanderbilt’s Innovation Ambassadors Program, launched by the Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC), is transforming how academic discoveries translate into societal impact through a peer-to-peer approach that has become a model for universities nationwide. Through the program, select faculty Ambassadors from different departments at VU and VUMC… Read More

The Vanderbilt Innovation Catalyst Fund, launched in 2023, bridges the gap between academic research and real-world applications by supporting projects with commercial and societal potential. To date, the fund has completed six award cycles, distributing 39 grants to VU and VUMC awardees across diverse disciplines. Already, 16 projects have… Read More

Portrait of Alan Bentley. Alan is the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Technology Transfer & Intellectual Property Development. He joined the Vanderbilt Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization (CTTC) in 2011, where he has been instrumental in shaping a culture of innovation and collaboration. Since his arrival, Alan has focused… Read More

Tennessee Economic Development Commissioner Stuart McWhorter speaks during the Southeast Venture Showcase at the W Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt University and its Center for Technology Transfer and Commercialization hosted the inaugural Southeast Venture Showcase April 21–23 at the W Nashville hotel. This exclusive event… Read More