University of Minnesota
Office for Technology Commercialization
http://www.research.umn.edu/techcomm
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Technology Marketing Site


Welcome to the University of Minnesota Technology Marketing Site. Our portfolio of inventions provides a complete, search-able listing of available technologies, developed by world-renowned faculty, from across the University. We have categorized these inventions into Agriculture and Horticulture, Life Sciences, Physical Engineering Sciences and Software and Information Technologies.

Each technology listing includes a detailed technology description and the contact information for the appropriate Technology Marketing Manager. Additionally, some technologies may be licensed, non-exclusively, online.  These agreements have standard terms and conditions that enable immediate licensing using a credit card or eCheckĀ®. More information is available on the FAQ's page.

New University of Minnesota inventions are presented to the public through this Technology Marketing Site. If a partner has a specific need, OTC may help facilitate a Sponsored Research Agreement through Sponsored Projects Administration (SPA).  Typically, Sponsored Research Agreements provide companies a first option to exclusively license any inventions arising from the contracted work.  For more information please review the SPA website

Select one or more categories to search

Agriculture & Horticulture

Engineering & Physical Sciences

Life Sciences

Software & Information Technology

Growth and development indicators for preschoolers (ages 3-5).
Individual Growth & Development Indicators (IGDIs) for Preschoolers - 1st Edition

IGDIs are used to monitor the language and literacy development of preschoolers, 3-5 years of age. Quick, efficient and repeatable; IGDIs measure the growth of young children over time toward important developmental outcomes. The IGDIs test is comprised of three key measures: Picture Naming, Rhyming, and Alliteration. Successful adoption of these skills are known to be necessary for later reading success. With over a decade of research, IGDIs have been used by over 10,000 schools/instructors and has been used to test over 150,000 children. (Z07106) More...

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