For Industry
Kansas State University has an active program to facilitate technology licensing and transfer (commercialization) of intellectual property developed by University faculty. This process is facilitated through a partnership between Kansas State University Research Foundation (KSURF) and the National Institute for Strategic Acquisition and Commercialization (NISTAC).
Technology Inquiries
KSURF has the responsibility for managing the intellectual property portfolio of the University with NISTAC serving as KSURF's commercialization agent. NISTAC is a not-for-profit joint venture between the State of Kansas, Kansas State University and the City of Manhattan, Kansas.
Click here to find a list of technologies currently available for licensing. The list is frequently updated and includes descriptions of technologies related to patents and other intellectual property owned or otherwise managed by Kansas State University. Please contact NISTAC for more information about licensing opportunities for any of these technologies.
Sample Agreements
Confidentiality Disclosure Agreement (CDA) Template
Material Transfer Agreement (This document is for non-profit, research institutions only)