
The Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering (OUSW(R&E)) has launched the Defense Patent Holiday, a new pilot program designed to accelerate the commercialization of breakthrough defense technologies from the lab to the warfighter.
This first-of-its-kind initiative offers qualified companies no-fee Commercial Evaluation Licenses (CELs), providing industry partners unprecedented access to government intellectual property. CELs give companies the unique opportunity to assess the defense patent, market, and consider the commercial potential of defense R&D.
Explore the selected portfolio* of cutting-edge technologies developed by defense laboratories, available for short-term evaluation under the Defense Patent Holiday pilot program.
As the official national technology transfer partner, TechLink works alongside defense labs and guides qualified companies through the licensing process to accelerate the commercialization of federally developed technologies. TechLink’s expertise is always offered at no cost to companies.
*Licensing opportunities are subject to availability and applicable regulations.