Kenneth Nisbet

The University of Michigan promotes the creation of start-up ventures as a valuable tech transfer option to promote technological growth and its benefits to the market. Since 2001, U-M Tech Transfer has assisted in the creation of 126 new start-up ventures, with $210.9 million in royalties and equity sales. To further enhance capabilities to create new ventures, U-M Tech Transfer has created the Venture Center. The Venture Center (VC) provides the front door" into the University for entrepreneurs and venture partners interested in start-up venture opportunities with U-M technology."