CSU STRATA (formerly known as Colorado State University Research Foundation (CSURF), is a private, not-for-profit Colorado corporation, legally separate from Colorado State University. CSU STRATA exists to support and serve the Colorado State University System through intellectual property management & technology transfer services, strategic real estate management & development services, and special project oversight & operational management. 

MISSION & VISION:
To Aid and assist the CSU System in research, education and outreach efforts through technology transfer, real estate development and management, and innovative financing to support University priorities. 

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CSU STRATA

Ajay Menon

Peter Meyer

Tom Jankowski

Andrea Coy

Richard Magid

Nancy Hurt

Julie Birdsall

The Licensing and Intellectual Property Team at CSU STRATA is responsible for managing and protecting the intellectual property assets of the Colorado State University System. This team ensures the efficient transfer of technology from the university’s research labs to the marketplace, facilitating partnerships with industry, and promoting innovation. Key activities include patenting and licensing inventions, negotiating and managing licensing agreements, and providing strategic advice on intellectual property issues.

Licensing and Intellectual Property Team

The Technology and Innovation Team at CSU STRATA is responsible for managing and facilitating the transfer of intellectual property and technology from the Colorado State University System to the market. This includes evaluating and protecting new inventions, negotiating licensing agreements, and supporting entrepreneurial activities. The team also fosters collaborations between researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry partners to drive innovation and economic growth within the community.

Technology and Innovation

The Operations and Administrative Team at CSU STRATA supports the organization's mission by overseeing day-to-day business functions, managing real estate operations, and providing essential administrative services. The team ensures smooth program execution, financial oversight, and effective coordination across various initiatives, enhancing the CSU System's research, education, and outreach efforts.

Operations and Administrative Team

The Leadership Team at CSU STRATA comprises the Vice President of Operations, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Technology Transfer. This team is responsible for steering the organization's strategic direction, overseeing its financial health, optimizing technology transfer processes, and ensuring alignment with the CSU System's priorities in research, education, and outreach. Through their collective expertise, they drive innovation, manage strategic real estate assets, and foster collaborative projects that propel CSU STRATA's mission forward.

CSU STRATA

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Licensing and Intellectual Property Team

Technology and Innovation

Operations and Administrative Team

Leadership Team

Offices

CSU STRATA

Org chart

Teams

Licensing and Intellectual Property Team

Technology and Innovation

Operations and Administrative Team

Leadership Team

Offices

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