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Technology Transfer Resources
National & International
Argonne National Laboratory,
Office of Technology Transfer
S.D. Ban
Director
The Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) Technology Transfer Mission is to deliver advanced
technology and unique technical services to industry proactively by targeting strategic emerging
high-impact technologies and forming market-driven alliances proactively. The offices seeks to
expand benefits to users of technology, to enhance market impact, to provide competitive returns
to Argonne and, to contribute to solution of important domestic problems.
Illinois Technology Enterprise Center
1120 E. Diehl Road, Suite 150
Naperville, Illinois 60563
Phone: 815.753.8972
Fax: 815.753.8989
The West Suburban Technology Enterprise Center (WESTEC) works to accelerate and help
entrepreneurs, early-stage, and existing companies develop clear paths to technology
commercialization. With the collaboration of our co-sponsors and resource network,
WESTEC helps researchers, inventors and entrepreneurs build the infrastructure to support
the development of groundbreaking technologies.
Northwestern University, Technology Transfer Program
Indrani Makharji, Ph.D.
Executive Director
1800 Sherman Avenue - Suite 504
Evanston, Illinois 60201
Phone: 847.491.3005
Fax: 847.491.3625
E-mail: indrani@northwestern.edu
The Technology Transfer Program, a self-supporting unit, assists faculty, students, and staff
in moving academic innovation from the bench to the market. The programs assists with negotiating
licenses, protecting intellectual property, and commercializing technologies.
Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Office of Research Development and Administration
Jeff Myers
Senior Technology Transfer Specialist
Woody Hall C-206, Mail Code 4709
900 S. Normal Street
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
Phone: 618.453.4543
Fax: 618.453.8038
E-mail: jmyers@siu.edu
Southern Illinois University technology transfer activities are coordinated by the Office of
Research Development and Administration (ORDA). These activities include evaluation, protection, marketing,
and license negotiations for inventions and other intellectual property covered by SIU's Intellectual Property
Policy.
University of Illinois - Chicago,
Office of Technology Management
Mary Dicig
Director
312 Administrative Office Building - M/C 682
1737 West Polk Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Phone: 312.996.7018
Fax: 312.996.1995
E-mail: mdicig@uic.edu
The Office of Technology Management (OTM) is dedicated to helping companies license UIC technologies and will assist with everything from
sourcing inventions to negotiating agreements, options, and various licenses. The OTM also supports and encourages
UIC inventors, ensuring that UIC maintains its reputation as a world class research institution.