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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
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This surgical training aid improves the quality of training for surgical procedures by providing real-time virtual reality simulations. The technology provides an interactive learning environment with high-fidelity models using real tissue properties with realistic textures. The surgical simulation software applies real tissue properties to a virtual environment allowing students to quickly, effectively, and repetitively simulate a surgery. (Z07108) More...