Indiana University Research and Technology Center

The Indiana University Research and Technology Corporation (IURTC) serves as the primary commercialization and intellectual property management arm for Indiana University. Working alongside the IU Innovation and Commercialization Office, it translates high-impact research from IU’s campuses into viable commercial products and startups. The organization specializes in the life sciences, leveraging the extensive research output of the IU School of Medicine to drive innovations in oncology, neuroscience, and metabolic disorders. IURTC facilitates the entire technology transfer lifecycle, from initial disclosure and patenting to the negotiation of complex licensing agreements with industry leaders. Through its support of faculty entrepreneurs and strategic partnerships with global pharmaceutical companies, IURTC plays a critical role in the Indiana biotech ecosystem.