Make it your business
StartMIT, a boot camp on entrepreneurship, gives students an intimate look into what it takes to build a company.
Letter regarding the new director of the MIT Technology Licensing Office
Lesley Millar-Nicholson succeeds Lita Nelsen as director of the MIT Technology Licensing Office.
Easier access to patent data
In MIT talk, U.S. Patent Office director Michelle Lee announces new initiatives for public data use.
Harvard attorney to head BU Law’s Technology and Cyberlaw Clinic
Andy Sellars to lead clinic that advises MIT students on laws regarding technology and the Internet.
Rediscovering fundamental innovation
Eugene Fitzgerald explores the innovation dynamics that produce new technological and economic paradigms.
New legal program to support students
MIT and Boston University School of Law launch innovative collaboration in business and cyber law.
Toward cheaper water treatment
MIT spinout makes treating, recycling highly contaminated oilfield water more economical
Start6 students expand innovation horizons while making connections in Silicon Valley
San Francisco and Silicon Valley startups, MIT alumni, and venture capitalists complement and enhance the Start6 learning experience.
DiVincenzo named vice president and general counsel
Institute’s deputy general counsel since 2007 will step up to serve as its chief legal officer.
3 Questions: Lita Nelsen and the Technology Licensing Office
Longtime leader of MIT’s technology-transfer office receives a lifetime achievement award.
New conversation on sociotechnical systems
On September 10, Afarin Bellisario will discuss the role of IP in collaborations.
Re-inventing the grid
Cambridge-based MIT startup Ambri is building a novel liquid metal battery for grid-level storage to revolutionize energy in the 21st century.
Martin Schmidt to oversee MIT’s industry-facing offices
Associate provost will oversee Technology Licensing Office and Office of Corporate Relations; retains duties around space planning.
Outside the classroom, students create future businesses
Members of MIT’s ‘entrepreneurial ecosystem’ say it abounds in resources to help the would-be business founder.
Moving inventions to the marketplace
MIT/Harvard symposium seeks commercial opportunities for emerging technologies.