University of Akron Research Foundation
The University of Akron Research Foundation (UARF) bridges gaps between industry and The University of Akron, facilitating the transfer of technology to private companies. It also provides intellectual property, commercialization and enterprise creation support to University faculty, staff and students, as well as Ohio entrepreneurs, innovators and business owners.
UARF is a single point of contact for industry, integrating research support services, including pre- and post-award contract administration, to facilitate compliance. As a separate corporation, UARF can engage in activities that state universities cannot, such as indemnifying research sponsors or holding equity in companies that license University intellectual property.
By streamlining the process for negotiating licensing agreements, administering contracts and procuring funds, UARF has increased UA licensing revenues from $270,000 in 2001 to $6.3 million in 2007.
To learn more, see the most recent copy of UARF's brochure.
Akron Innovation Campus
The Akron Innovation Campus, 411 and 441 Wolf Ledges Pkwy., is part of the outreach and emerging enterprise support efforts of the University of Akron Research Foundation. The buildings fill a long-standing need for office space close to UA’s main campus for UA spinout technology companies, industry research partners and other innovative enterprises. For more information, call UARF at 330-972-7840 or email uarf@uakron.edu.
UARF Guidelines and Procedures
Download the pdf of UARF’s Guildelines and Procedures or call the UARF office, 330-972-7840, for a hard copy. To make comments or updates to the guidelines, call 330-972-7840 or email uarf@uakron.edu.
Frequently requested forms and documents
Check Request
Check Request for Travel Expenses
Signature Authorization
Deposit Request
Agreement for Independent Contractor Services
Disclosure of Invention
Revenue Allocation Agreement (Sample 1)
Revenue Allocation Agreement (Sample 2)
Summary of U.S. Patent and Copyright Laws
UA Board Rule 3359-2-05: Research, Copyright, and Patent Policy
UA Board Rule 3359-11-18: Conduct and Ethics Policy
Definitions
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University of Akron Research Foundation
Goodyear Polymer Center, Suite 312
Akron, Ohio 44325-2103
Phone: 330-972-7840
Fax: 330-972-2368
Email: uarf@uakron.edu
Officers
Dr. George Newkome, President
Kenneth Preston, Executive Director
Wayne Watkins, Secretary/Treasurer
Mary Ellen Hinkle, Accountant & Fiscal Officer
Board of Directors
Kathryn Dindo
Stuart Giller
William Demas
Clifford Isroff
George Newkome
Peter Piglia
Richard Pogue
Luis M. Proenza, Board Chairman
Robert Reffner
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