Does OTD write or help write business plans?
Generally no, but we work with faculty interested in becoming involved with a start-up venture and with those in the venture capital community so that a well constructed business plan can be crafted. It is important to us that when Harvard technology will be licensed to a start-up company, a well-thought-out business plan is in place and adequate resources (in particular, sufficient financing and capable management) are available to enable the Harvard technology to be developed effectively. We are also available to provide information and assistance so that faculty is aware of, and appropriately addresses any conflict of interest issues that may arise as part of a start-up venture.
