From Discovery to Public Impact: How UM Ventures Supports Faculty and Student Innovators

Many researchers wonder how innovation and publishing fit together, what happens after disclosing an invention, or whether they’ll lose control of their work. This webinar tackles common myths about working with UM Ventures, explains how intellectual property protection supports—not blocks—academic freedom, and shows how inventions can reach broader audiences through licensing and startups. Attendees will also learn how to engage with UM Ventures, how the process works, and what to expect along the way. We’ll cover copyright, data, and real examples of successful partnerships that demonstrate how discoveries move from the lab to the public.

Meet the team:

Andrea Deering, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

Gabriel Gutierrez, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

Mark Sullivan, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

William Cloete, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

Ashwin Ramanujam, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

Hemi Chopra, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland

Barclay Satterfield, Innovation Manager, UM Ventures, University of Maryland