Research Foundation

Driving progress with K-State innovation

The Kansas State University Research Foundation, known as KSURF, is committed to collaborating with university, industry and communities to facilitate technology commercialization.

As a service unit and partner, we are dedicated to collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify common goals and shared initiatives for the benefit of K-State, communities, the state of Kansas and beyond.

 

Brandt to serve as associate vice president for technology transfer and commercialization

Following a national search, Chris Brandt has been selected to serve as associate vice president for technology transfer and commercialization at the Kansas State University Research Foundation.

In this role, Brandt will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and operational management of the technology transfer and commercialization functions within the institution.

 

KSURF Board of Directors

Hans Coetzee, chair	K-State, interim vice president for research
Ethan Erickson	K-State, vice president of administration and finance
J. Ernest Minton	K-State, dean of The College of Agriculture and director of K-State Research and Extension
Jason Smith	Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce, president/CEO

 

Contact our team

We want to help protect your innovation or facilitate a license of K-State intellectual property. Contact our team today!

 

Additional K-State resources

Learn about other university units and initiatives connected to our licensing and commercialization efforts.