Technology Advancement & Transfer

NIDDK is committed to transferring its technologies and research materials through industry partnerships to benefit public health. The NIDDK Technology Advancement Office (TAO) facilitates the exchange, evaluation, patenting, and licensing of new inventions and discoveries. 

TAO Supports

  • Research Materials and Licensing

    Use research materials and reagents, Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), and licensing opportunities developed by NIDDK scientists for your research.

  • Clinical Trial Collaboration

    Collaborate with investigators at the NIH Clinical Center and NIDDK extramural clinical networks on clinical trials.

  • Research Collaboration

    Connect with NIDDK clinicians or scientists in your field and locate technologies available for further development.