Situated in Atlanta, Georgia Tech serves over 45,000 students through top-tier programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Our faculty secured over $1.4 billion in research awards, excelling in fields such as biomedical technology, artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, and more. Ranked among the top 20 for research and development spending, Georgia Tech is a pioneer in shaping the future.
Georgia Tech Commercialization is a cornerstone in transitioning the Institute’s leading-edge research into real-world applications. It has four pivotal units: CREATE-X, VentureLab, Quadrant-i, and Technology Licensing. All four programs directly support the Georgia Tech Extension Service Mission. This mission includes, but is not limited to, technology-based economic development, technology commercialization and deployment, entrepreneurship, start-up company incubation, and business/industry outreach. Georgia Tech faculty and support staff assigned to the Extension Service Mission also provide educational programs for businesses and industries to support these missions by facilitating and fostering increased industrial engagement and sponsorship of applied research activities at Georgia Tech.
Job Purpose: Commercialization Catalysts directly support Georgia Tech’s extension, service, and economic development missions to the State of Georgia and beyond. This position primarily provides commercialization consultative services for Georgia Tech faculty, students, and other Institute partners/stakeholders/constituents. This role contributes to the Georgia Tech Commercialization mission by applying expertise in technology transfer (lab-to-market strategy). This includes, but is not limited to, the protection of intellectual property, evaluation of invention disclosures, and execution of technology licensing. Georgia Tech Senior Level Commercialization Catalysts are expected to lead multiple complex projects and report measurable outcomes through internal metric reporting systems. This role will research technologies with high commercialization potential and identify faculty, students, or industry partners capable of developing a technology-transferable idea/project.
Position Summary
- More About Georgia Tech
- Benefits
- Organization: Georgia Institute of Technology
- Title: Commercialization Catalyst – Technology Transfer (Licensing & Intellectual Property) Level 4 – Senior (Grade: D8)
- Salary range: $102,088-$138,840 commensurate with experience
- Work environment & Location: On-site required
- Visa Sponsorship: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident