The purpose of the Innovation Transfer Network (ITN) is to connect business and innovation in Central Pennsylvania. Our goal is to increase technology transfer from participating institutions of higher education into the private sector.

A dynamic partnership among the region’s higher educational institutions, economic development organizations, business and government, the ITN is designed to drive commercialization of products and services into the marketplace.

The ITN provides companies with a gateway to interact with colleges and universities. Saavy companies of all sizes are working with faculty and students from across the region. They understand the economic benefits of:

• enhanced product testing
• industry expertise
• reduced time to market
• cutting-edge technology 
• in-depth market research

Whether it's faculty consulting with CEO's, students working in the lab, or Centers of Excellence providing valuable product data, these relationships ignite new ideas and innovative thinking!

The ITN engages thirteen institutions of higher education in Cumberland, Dauphin, Lebanon, and Lancaster counties of Central Pennsylvania. To view a list of our education partners as well as our economic development partners, please visit our Partners page.

WHAT'S NEW? Check out the inaugural edition of the Innovation Transfer Network Magazine. Find out the latest innovations involving faculty, students, and businesses across 13 college and university campuses in Central Pennsylvania! Request your copy at no charge.