CCAT Government Spin Out
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CCAT Government Spin Out
FLC Mid-Continent &
Far West Regional Meeting
September 2005
Briefing Objectives
Describe CCAT Model for “Spin Out”Describe Services and Resources Offered by CCATDescribe How to Apply for CCAT servicesExamples of CCAT Spin Out technologiesDiscuss How CCAT can more effectively coordinate with govt. laboratory tech transfer offices
Government Spin Out is an Important Function of CCAT
CCAT seeks to support commercialization of government developed technologies so that products derived from these technologies can be made available to the DoD and commercial markets Maximizes return on R&D investment to DoD Stimulates economic development in private sector
Traditionally, commercialization of government developed (especially DoD) technologies has not been fully effective Usually a motivated technology developer or laboratory ORTA (Office
of Research and Technology Applications) has been responsible for moving technologies to market
Some programs (e.g., TechLink) have improved process In general, resources extremely limited to support commercialization
activities
CCAT has developed a process that includes multiple services and resources to facilitate commercialization
What does CCAT provide?
CCAT offers a variety of services and resources to facilitate commercialization of government developed technologies Market Validation Studies to identify Key Markets and
Potential licensees Market Analyses to quantify opportunities in specific
markets Support for evaluating and enhancing IP position Direct support of govt. technologist to assist with
marketing technology and developing CRDA and licenses agreements
Funding Prototype Development and Validation Funding for Testing and Demonstration Assistance with development of CRDAs and License
Agreements
Networking with entrepreneurial community to facilitate strategic partnering Connect “Frontiers in Technology”
– Showcase technologies before entrepreneurs from angel and VC community
Partnerships with Non-Profit Industry Groups
– San Diego Software Industry Council
– San Diego Telecom Council
Partnership with TechLink – Montana State University
What does CCAT provide? (continued)
Student Intern Program (Graduate Students from local Universities) - Conduct market studies/Identify
licensing partners Develop TIPs (Technical Information
Packages) Interface with potential licensing
partners
Potential for follow-on CCAT support for licensee of govt. technology
What does CCAT provide? (continued)
How to obtain CCAT Services
Eligibility for CCAT Services is determined by a competitive process with input from external reviewers and panelistsApply through CCAT Government Solicitation on CCAT Web Site (ccatsandiego.org or ottc.csusb.edu) Solicitation is an open solicitation (applications can be submitted at
any time Applications evaluated every 60-90 days
Candidates technologies may also be identified via TechLink Prospective client must submit CCAT application and be favorably evaluated
to eligible for CCAT support
CCAT Support (San Diego) CCAT awards Market Study and Government Commercialization Support CCAT identifies potential commercial pattern CCAT supports development of Business Development Plan by Assure Bioassay Controls Patent License and CRADA signed with Assure Bioassay Controls Release of Assure Bioassay Controls QwikLIte 200 Product imminent (Sept 2005)
How it Works QwikLite provides rapid toxicity testing of
effluents such as storm drain dry docks discharges and sediment dredging operations.
The basis of detection is to measure a reduction in light from bioluminescent marine dinoflagellates following exposure to a potential toxicant.
The toxic response is usually measured within 24 hours from the start of the test.
CCAT Success Story: SSC San Diego -Use of a Rapid Bioluminescent Bioassay (QwikLite) to Assess Toxicity
QwikLite 200 rapid bioassay system
CCAT Work in Progress:Naval Surface Warfare Center -Latching MEMS Shock Sensor
How it Works The MEMS shock sensor originally developed
as a fuze component in a torpedo application under funding by DARPA and ONR.
The shock sensor is a mechanical device in which a mass moves and latches if the applied acceleration is above the designed threshold.
If the acceleration is below the desired threshold, then the mass simply returns to its original position
CCAT(San Bernardino) Support Refine the Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) latching shock sensor so that its utility for commercial
applications Fabricate re-settable devices with 3 levels (50, 100, and 150 g) Test/Evaluate as a shipping witness sensor, where it will indicate rough handling by measuring the shock
load on a package CCAT support project will reduce the risk for the potential licensee by demonstrating the
technology through prototype fabrication
Anchors
Mass
Latch
SpringMass Movement
LatchSpring
MassMass Movement
CCAT Support (Joint San Diego/San Bernardino) CCAT awards Market Study and Government Commercialization Support CCAT facilitates CRADA (NCRADA-SSC-SD-04-090) “SERS-Based Detection of Label Free
Molecular Probes” with Parallax Biosystems Inc. (signed 1/27/2004). Licensing discussions initiated
CCAT facilitates CRADA (NCRADA-SSC-SD-04-091) “Analysis of Spectral Data” with Softmax, Inc.
Parallax Biosystems, Inc. files application for patent license
How it Works Surface enhanced Raman spectroscopy
(SERS) offers real-time (seconds to minutes) sensing capability for a wide variety of chemical constituents in complex sample matrices with minimal sample preparation.
A selective coating attracts analyte of interest to the SERS surface.
The analyte is then identified/quantified by its characteristic Raman signature.
CCAT Success Story:SSC San Diego -SERS Based Sensors to Detect Chemical Agents
CCAT Success Story:SSC San Diego -Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) Ultra-Sensitive Accelerometer (USA)
CCAT Support (Joint San Diego/San Bernardino) CCAT awards Market Study and Government Commercialization Support CCAT (with TechLink*) identifies commercial interest for applications in the oil services industry CCAT facilitated CRDA (NCRADA-SSC-SD-04-092) “Optical MEMS Based Sensor Interface”
with Halliburton Energy Services – CRADA was signed by Halliburton, but was abandoned when SSC San Diego made the decision to close the Integrated Circuit Fabrication Facility. CRADA included phased development of Optical MEMS-based Sensor Interface with total potential “funds in” to SSC San Diego of up to $740K
TechLink (with CCAT) identifies 6 companies with interest in licensing technology ( licensing discussions in progress) Companies include: Systron-BEI Donner, Honeywell Aerospace, GE Measurement & Sensing Technologies, Goodrich Corp., Aerotech, Inc. and Endveco
MEMS USA technology selected for World’s Best Technology Showcase 2005 MEMS USA technology presents at CONNECT Frontiers in Technology Event
50 m
How it Works The accelerometer is based upon the
integration of a Fabry-Perot interferometer and a photodiode on a semiconducting substrate.
Perturbing force (change in acceleration) results in a change in photo-generated current at the photodiode related to displacement of mirrors
*TechLink is a federally support program that links companies with Federal Labs for technology transfer
Improve coordination with Tech Transfer community
CCAT program is seeking to strengthen ties to government tech transfer community Networking with government tech transfer personnel
– Utilize Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) Outreach to government laboratories
– Conduct targeted site visits to government laboratories– Meet with technologists to encourage participation in CCAT program
CCAT Contact Information
ccatsandiego.org Dr. Stephen Lieberman 619-553-2778
ottc.csusb.edu Dr. Stuart G. Gordon 909-880-7766