Research and Consulting Services
Economic Development & Technology Transfer
Economic Impact Assessment
Universities are increasingly seen as vital catalysts for economic growth in their regions. An Economic Impact Assessment helps you answer the question: “what is the economic impact of the university on our region”? Wellspring offers a multi-layered methodology developed from years of academic research on and practical experience working in technology transfer offices. We assess the many paths by which technology transfer impacts the local economy, in both quantitative and qualitative terms. In addition, Wellspring provides the credibility of an objective, independent advisor.
Benchmarking and Opportunity Assessment
Survey data and interviews alone fail to provide sufficient detail to recognize opportunities and challenges facing a tech transfer office. One needs deeper understanding of both researchers’ perceptions plus metrics and analysis designed to capture underlying trends in the institution and local region. Wellspring’s approach combines proprietary metrics with an experienced staff of tech transfer professionals to deliver “state of technology transfer” reports with the credibility of a third party.
Training and Education for Technology Professionals
The university technology transfer profession has undergone significant change over the last 20 years. Our training and education programs are supported by critical examination of current and historical issues affecting the profession, as well as synthesis of academic research on a range of technology transfer topics including patenting trends, start-up performance, and campus equity policies across universities. Our programs are conducted by seasoned tech transfer professionals, not outside consultants new to the field.
Our training and education programs are both highly interactive and informative for a broad audience, from those new to tech transfer to the seasoned licensing executive. Programs range from a few hours on a specific topic to a multiweek seminar series.
Management Consulting
Wellspring offers a number of custom consulting and research services on a variety of special projects. Consulting projects include:
- Management advisory on office policies and practices
- Methods for assessing technology opportunities
- Process mapping
- Other projects