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Discover and Engage New Opportunities

Expand your company’s capabilities by tapping into the University of South Carolina's extensive catalogue of intellectual property (IP) assets through licensing, partnerships, and other forms of collaboration.

From Lab to Market

Transform high-impact innovations into market opportunities by partnering with TCO to advance cutting-edge technologies from USC's renowned research faculty. University-sponsored research provides a unique opportunity to expand and diversify your company's existing R&D scope.


Single Source for USC IP

As the dedicated technology transfer division for all USC campuses, TCO will help you navigate its IP database and connect you with the next technological breakthrough to add to your company’s product line.


Connect, Collaborate, Commercialize 

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Unlock Innovation

Gain a competitive edge by licensing breakthrough technologies from USC. TCO connects large and small companies with a robust portfolio of licensable IP backed by rigorous validation. 

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Turn Research into Revenue

From advanced materials to life sciences and software, USC technologies are designed to scale. Flexible licensing and collaboration opportunities help companies expand R&D pipelines, reduce development risk, and bring innovative products to market.

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Accelerate Growth

USC technology licenses deliver exclusive or nonexclusive access to high‑value innovations—enabling quicker product launches, confident market entry, and sustainable growth.



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