Lab Partnering Service
| Type | Program |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Organization | Office of Technology Transitions |
| Creation Legislation | N/A |
| Website | Website |
| Purpose | To provide a streamlined, single access point for investors, innovators, and institutions to connect with DOE's national laboratories, facilitating technology transfer and collaborative research. It aims to harness the technical expertise and intellectual property housed at these labs.[1] |
| Program Start | 2018 |
| Initial Funding | |
| Duration | Indefinite |
| Historic | Yes |
Lab Partnering Service (LPS) is designed to provide a streamlined, single access point for investors, innovators, and institutions to connect with DOE's national laboratories, facilitating technology transfer and collaborative research. It aims to harness the technical expertise and intellectual property housed at these labs, enhancing industry collaboration and innovation.[2]
Goals
- Connect industry with DOE's national labs for technology transfer and innovation.[3]
- Enhance the commercialization of DOE-funded technologies.
- Provide access to lab experts and facilities to support energy innovation.
Organization
The Lab Partnering Service is managed by the Office of Technology Transitions (OTT) within the U.S. Department of Energy. The program is led by the Director of the Office of Technology Transitions.
Partners
No specific partnerships are listed for LPS as it involves all DOE's national laboratories.
History
The Lab Partnering Service was launched in 2018 to address the need for easier access to the capabilities of DOE's national labs.[4] It was developed to simplify the process of engaging with DOE labs for technology transfer, expert consultation, and research collaboration. Over time, LPS has evolved by adding new features like a Visual Patent Search tool and expanding its database of lab technologies available for licensing. There's ongoing development to improve user experience and broaden access.
Funding
Specific funding details for the Lab Partnering Service are not publicly stated. However, it operates under the budget of the Office of Technology Transitions, which supports its activities through DOE's broader funding for technology transfer and innovation.
Implementation
LPS implements its objectives through:
- An online platform where users can connect with lab experts and technologies.
- Offering access to technical summaries of lab-developed technologies ready for licensing.
- Providing a patent search tool to explore DOE's intellectual property.
There's no specific end date set for the program, as it's designed to continue supporting ongoing and future collaborations.
Related
External links
- https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/lab-partnering-service
- wikipedia:Lab Partnering Service
Social media
- No specific social media accounts for LPS; follow the Department of Energy for updates.
- ↑ "Lab Partnering Service". https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/lab-partnering-service. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "Lab Partnering Service". https://www.energy.gov/technologytransitions/lab-partnering-service. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "New DOE Partnering Service Provides Simplified Access to National Labs". SSTI. October 8, 2020. https://ssti.org/blog/new-doe-partnering-service-provides-simplified-access-national-labs. Retrieved January 30, 2025.
- ↑ "DOE Launches New Lab Partnering Service". https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-launches-new-lab-partnering-service. Retrieved January 30, 2025.