Barry Datlof proposes a software intermediary model and community of practice (CoP) to support the commercialization of technologies developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD). The software intermediary model would provide pre-licensing development services, licensing, and post-licensing support. The CoP would facilitate knowledge sharing, partnership opportunities, and act as a centralized hub for technology transfer contacts, presentations, and other resources to support commercialization. The goal is to better connect DOD researchers, government labs, and private industry to promote technology transfer.

1. Communities of PracticeProviding Support for Commercializing DOD Technologies Barry Datlof Office of Research and Technology Applications Medical Research and Materiel Command United States Army Fort Detrick, Maryland

3. Usability testing

4. Security testing

7. IP Pooling

8. Custom coding

9. Platform adaptation (SaaS, etc.)

10. Language translation

11. FDA/FCC regulatory assistance

12. Community of Practice (COP)MRMC License Negotiation Partnership Intermediary Software Intermediary License Application & Marketing Industry Consumer Researchers & Other Govt. Labs

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14. CoP Object Library Model Databased Content FileContent 4 Documents Contacts Links Images ? Podcasts Infoweb Events Video

16. 6 Shared Rolodex Share technology transfer contacts, potential licensees, service providers Facilitate introductions by listing source and nature of existing relationships Jointly editable/usable Web 2.0 interface Move to get listings user updated Serves as foundation for a press release system Private job board Allow people to contribute powerpoint presentations and enable a speaker’s bureau Integrate with a business card scanning service Retain personalization preferences for Matilda