1. 10/2000 - 1 The University of Kansas Research/Development and Commercialization Tim Johnson, Executive Director for Operations & Applied Technology A KTEC Center for Excellence

2. 10/2000 - 2 The University of Kansas Information & Telecommunication Technology Center (ITTC) A Kansas Technology Enterprise Corporation Center of Excellence at the University of Kansas

3. 10/2000 - 3 The University of Kansas ITTC R/D&C Organization

4. 10/2000 - 4 The University of Kansas ITTC/Industry Collaboration ITTC/Industry collaboration on government projects (contracts, cooperative R&D agreements) Industry-sponsored research and development (SRA, task order) Joint (ITTC/industry) development projects leading to commercialization (licensing, royalty/equity, assignment, small company spin-off, etc.)

5. 10/2000 - 5 The University of Kansas Plan for Success Be opportunistic Build on strengths Leverage resources Nurture high-tech industry clusters Focus on outcomes

6. 10/2000 - 6 The University of Kansas Built on University Strengths IT identified as a high priority at the University of Kansas Dedicated to establishing the region as a leader in information technology Focused on building collaborative relationships between the various concentrations of IT expertise ITTC has developed vast experience and expertise in telecommunication and information technology

7. 10/2000 - 7 The University of Kansas Nurture high-tech industry clusters Research centers are the most important factor in incubating high-tech industries High-tech industries yield high wage jobs Forming public-private ventures to establish and maintain leading-edge regional research and development is critical to long-term economic growth

8. 10/2000 - 8 The University of Kansas Assessing Opportunities Aligned with ITTC’s Technical Focus Utilizes Center’s Unique and Available Capabilities & Resources Addresses Critical Need Within Industry Addresses Large or Significant Niche Market High Probability for Commercial Success Benefits to the State of Kansas are Considered Well Matched to, and Enhances, the Educational & Research Experience of KU Faculty, Staff and Students

9. 10/2000 - 9 The University of Kansas R/D&C FY2000 Metrics

10. 10/2000 - 10 The University of Kansas Technology Transfer Objectives Develop solid intellectual property (IP) foundation Provide technology transfer and intellectual property expertise & support Transition high impact technologies to industry Community outreach

11. 10/2000 - 11 The University of Kansas ITTC Technology Transfer Royalties / Licensing Fees

12. 10/2000 - 12 The University of Kansas Commercialization DiscoverME Profusion VidWatch

13. 10/2000 - 13 The University of Kansas Technology Transfer [ Recent Highlights ] DiscoverME, LLC: (Market pull from local startup) Employee recruiting and assessment software system licensed to small Kansas start-up company. (local market pull) Turner Broadcasting System (TBS): (Technology push and market pull) VidWatch is a video technology transferred to TBS under multi-year evaluation contract. ProFusion, LLC: (Technology push to form a local startup) Meta-Search technology transferred to Kansas startup company in FY1997.

14. 10/2000 - 14 The University of Kansas Summary The University of Kansas brings together academic and research expertise as well as the facilities required for the development of the Global Information Infrastructure. It is our goal to remain at the forefront of the creation of the enabling technologies for the Information Age and successfully transition them to society.