Pre-Launch with NASA Technology Transfer

Join the Discussion on NASA Technology Transfer

NASA Technology Transfer is a program that licenses inventions, software, and innovations developed for space exploration to private industry, startups, and universities. It maximizes the public benefit of taxpayer-funded research, fostering economic growth through spinoff technologies in fields like medical devices, manufacturing, and consumer products. https://technology.nasa.gov/

Key aspects of the NASA Technology Transfer program include:

• Licensing & Software: NASA patents and over 900 software packages are available for commercial, academic, or personal use, often through low-cost or no-upfront-cost startup licenses.
• Technology Transfer University (T2U): Connects NASA’s portfolio with universities to provide students access to cutting-edge technology.
• Spinoffs: Annual publication highlighting technologies, such as improved cameras, materials, or medical tools, that have transitioned from space to terrestrial applications.
• Evaluation Licenses: Allows companies to "test drive" technology for 12 months with minimal commitment to assess commercial viability.

Katrina Young is a Technology Transfer Specialist at NASA's Langley Applied Research Center (LARC), where she has served for decades. Her current efforts are focused on assisting entrepreneurs interested in licensing NASA patents and software assets.

The Discussion. This series of hybrid events is perfect for budding entrepreneurs, experienced executive mentors cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset, early-stage investors, and students exploring innovative product design.

At this session, business founders will benefit from the guest speaker's insight regarding NASA technology and licensing opportunities.

• Friday, February 20, 2026
• 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST

No pre-registration is required. Join us:
Robins School of Business

102 UR Drive, iLab Room 123
University of Richmond, VA 23173

Parking. Free parking is available in the U5 and U6 lots immediately adjacent to the Robins School. Please enter the main foyer, turn to the left and proceed to room 123 (EY Innovation Lab) on the ground floor.

Please note that visitors have a two-hour parking window.

Please sign in when you enter the room, providing your license plate number.

On Zoom Webinar:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89608419334?pwd=am0F9r85xPfh7aBaxtdUDILYsvNAwJ.1