Entrepreneurship | Rewiring tech transfer: How UTSA is building a commercialisation pipeline
From UIIN Podcasts by UIIN
May 12, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
The episode discusses rethinking technology transfer for real-world impact with insights from Anthony Francis at UTSA.
In this episode, we explore what it takes to rethink technology transfer for real-world impact with Anthony Francis , Associate Vice President of Innovation, Commercialisation, and Entrepreneurship at the University of Texas at San Antonio. We unpack why traditional, IP-first approaches continue to limit the flow of innovation from universities into society, how institutions can move beyond linear, patent-driven models, and what it means to build a true commercialisation pipeline. From reframing the “valley of death” to working backwards from market demand, the conversation examines how universities can shift from fragmented processes to more intentional, market-aligned systems that unlock the full value of research.
People in this episode
Guest: Anthony Francis
Topics covered
- technology transfer
- commercialisation pipeline
- innovation
- higher education
- market demand
Keywords
- technology transfer
- commercialisation
- innovation
- universities
- market-aligned systems
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: University of Texas at San Antonio
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