Parallax’s Technology Commercialization Team supports the transformation of innovative ideas and research from the lab into market-ready products and services. By bridging the gap between scientific discovery and the marketplace, our team helps move valuable intellectual property (IP), skills, and technical knowledge into the hands of entrepreneurs and companies to drive economic development. 

Core Technologies and Techniques 

Our commercialization support spans all stages of the journey from concept to market, employing key approaches in technology transfer, technology transition, and entrepreneurship: 

  • Knowledge and IP transfer to public and private sectors 
  • Development and transition of R&D innovations to production 
  • Entrepreneurial support through strategic programs 

Application Domains 

We provide assistance through programs focused on key aspects of technology development, transfer, and commercialization: 

Technology Transfer   

Our team facilitates the movement of scientific knowledge, skills, and methods from research institutions to public and private sectors. Technology transfer accelerates the journey from scientific discovery to societal impact by transforming inventions into new products and services. 

Technology Transition   

We support technology transition efforts that take innovations from the R&D phase to production, helping organizations bridge the final steps to market-ready products that meet end-user needs. Our programs aid in scaling up technologies for manufacturing, aligning innovations with market demands. 

Commercialization Programs and Initiatives   

Parallax and the Ohio Aerospace Institute (OAI) offer support through several key initiatives, assisting entities with the commercialization, transfer, and transition of technology, including: 

  • Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program for Ohio 
  • Ohio Federal Research Network 
  • Ohio Third Frontier’s Entrepreneurial Services Provider (ESP) Program in Northern & Dayton Ohio regions 
  • Tech Transfer and Transition Pilot Program in collaboration with the Ohio Space Grant Consortium, Ohio State University, and NASA Glenn 
  • Defense Innovation OnRamp Hub: Ohio 

Development and Deployment 

Our team provides agile support for commercialization and transition, fostering swift technology development and implementation: 

  • Strategic partnerships for technology transition 
  • End-to-end commercialization process support 
  • Entrepreneurial training for navigating technology transfer