"Harvard's Office of Technology Development has been transformed. The team's impressive experience coupled with its unique ability to get the best deals done right, will, in my opinion, lead the way for best practices in this field. They work miracles on a daily basis."

- Bob Higgins, Managing General Partner, Highland Capital Partners   

MEET OUR TEAM

OTD’s high performance team provides a solid foundation in science, business development, intellectual property and contract law that enables it to design creative solutions that translate into enduring, win, win relationships. When industry turns to OTD, it will find an agile, fast-paced group of professionals fully equipped to find creative solutions and make the deal-making process as efficient and effective as possible.

For Investors and Entrepreneurs

OTD actively promotes entrepreneurship and encourages the formation of new ventures around technologies arising from Harvard’s research base. OTD seeks funding for such ventures from investors who bring credibility, experience and expertise to the table. We grant licenses and take equity in start-up companies to develop early-stage technology into commercially successful products.

OTD recognizes the needs and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors. Our team of business development professionals is dedicated to building value into Harvard's equity portfolio. We work toward developing creative, win-win solutions benefiting all parties in the development partnership.

To review available start-up opportunities, click here.

For examples of Harvard start-up companies, click here.



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