Protecting Innovation: COGR’s Guidance on Research Security for Tech Transfer - On Research Podcast

On Research - with CITI Program

Chapters
0:00
– Episode Introduction and Research Security Context
0:48
– Introducing COGR and the Guests
3:03
– What Is COGR?
5:56
– Why Tech Transfer Is Now on the Front Lines of Research Security
9:37
– Main Research Security Risk Areas for Tech Transfer Offices
11:30
– Understanding the Fundamental Research Exclusion and Its Limits
13:28
– Disclosure and Transparency Requirements for Tech Transfer
17:08
– On Campus Promo
17:31
– Risks of Moving from Fundamental Research to Commercialization
22:00
– Practical Considerations for Sharing Data, Materials, and Technical Agreements
25:15
– Research Security Concerns with Patents, Foreign Filings, and Investments
28:24
– Key Takeaways for Technology Transfer Offices
32:11
– Closing Reflections and Resources
On Research - with CITI Program
Protecting Innovation: COGR’s Guidance on Research Security for Tech Transfer - On Research Podcast
Apr 28, 2026 Season 3 Episode 16
CITI Program

Technology transfer offices are increasingly on the front lines of research security—and the rules are changing fast. In this episode of On Research, we’re joined by Allen DiPalma and Kevin Wozniak from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to unpack COGR’s Research Security Guidance for Technology Transfer and what it means for protecting innovation while still supporting collaboration. 

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