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…or foundation – Transferring or exchanging research materials – Agreeing to joint development with a company – Agreeing to sponsored research with a company – Agreeing to do contract research…

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WHOI Inventors

…or foundation – Transferring or exchanging research materials – Agreeing to joint development with a company – Agreeing to sponsored research with a company – Agreeing to do contract research…

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Disclosure Process

…Forms & agreements (NDAs, MTAs. etc.) WHOI start-up company support IP & commercialization education & resources Marketing, outreach, & licensing Identification and coordination of translational funding sources for WHOI PIs…

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Ocean Robotics & Underwater Communications

…hindering communication. Optical communication expands the possible communication network in both working distance and communication speed which has become critical… Read More Nereid HT Hybrid ROV Nereid HT Hybrid ROV…

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Frequently Asked Questions

…publications, presentations, and any commercial endeavors, lets us ensure your publications will not compromise the patenting process for your idea. WHOI OTT handles obtaining IP and pursuing commercialization for all…

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2023 End of the Year Highlights

…qualified to apply for the National NSF I-Corps Program which comes with a grant of up to $50,000. Each year, OTT awards applied research funding to projects with commercial potential…

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2022 End of Year Highlights

…Each year, OTT awards applied research funding to projects with commercial potential in need of further technology advancement. These funds come from a combination of WHOI’s royalty stream from licensed…

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Underwater Optical Communications

…long distances. Optical modem-based communication offers a high data rate, omni-directional spatial communication in the visual spectrum. The omnidirectional aspect of communication is advantageous because the precise alignment of communication…

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