Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships
What is the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships?
The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Partnerships is Binghamton University’s central hub for business creation, technology transfer, and commercializing campus inventions. The office connects campus creators with the resources needed to protect intellectual property (IP), scale start-ups, and launch products into the marketplace. It oversees regional economic drivers, including the Koffman Southern Tier Incubator, the Small Business Development Center (SBDC), and the multi-million dollar New Energy New York (NENY) battery tech hub.
Who should use it and how?
This resource is designed for students, faculty, researchers, and local entrepreneurs who want to transform a physical product, software, or research discovery into a viable business or protected patent.
How to use it:
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Disclose Inventions: Use the “Technology Transfer” portal to submit a new technology disclosure form if you have developed an invention or software on campus.
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Access Local Incubation: Explore programming, co-working spaces, and mentor networks at the off-campus Koffman Southern Tier Incubator to scale your early-stage startup.
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Get Free Consulting: Contact the on-site Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to schedule free, confidential business counseling for operational or startup guidance.
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Plug into NENY: Connect with the New Energy New York initiative if you are looking for career pathways, training, or innovation opportunities in the clean energy and battery manufacturing sector.
Why is it helpful?
Taking a technical idea from a lab or a personal garage to the commercial market involves complex legal, financial, and strategic hurdles. This office is helpful because it bridges the gap between scientific discovery and business development right on campus. By offering free business mentoring, patent protection strategies, and access to local incubator facilities, it ensures student and faculty innovators don’t have to navigate funding loops, copyright law, or product manufacturing alone.
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