Mission

At Columbia Technology Ventures, our mission is to:

• Facilitate the translation of academic research into practical applications, for the benefit of society on a local, national and global basis.
• To do so at market-rate terms in order to support research, education and teaching at Columbia by generating funding for the University and facilitating partnerships with industry where appropriate.
• Educate and serve as a resource for the Columbia community on matters relating to entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and technology commercialization.