The Research and Technology Partnerships Office facilitates the transfer of technology and scientific discoveries via productive partnerships among laboratory research programs, universities, government agencies, and industry. The office guides our inventors and shepherds their discoveries and technologies through the tech transfer process. Additionally, the RTPO consolidates the lab’s efforts to identify and secure funding opportunities that align with the lab’s mission and vision. Together, tech transfer and partnership activities advance the lab’s mission to benefit society and increase US economic competitiveness.