2021 FLC National Meeting

About this Event

The 2021 FLC National Meeting convened federal technology transfer professionals, agency leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation ecosystem partners for three days of learning, collaboration, and recognition. As the premier annual gathering for the tech transfer community, the event delivered educational programming and networking opportunities designed to strengthen skills, foster connections, and spotlight the impact of federal innovation. Highlights of the 2021 meeting included:

• Training courses offering in-depth instruction on essential tech transfer practices and emerging strategies.
• Timely sessions on topics such as venture funding, investment crowdfunding, non-traditional labs, manufacturing innovation, and the enduring importance of the Bayh-Dole Act.
• The FLC National Awards Ceremony, honoring excellence and achievement across the tech transfer enterprise.
• Leadership insights through the FLC Update, Lab Directors Forum, and closing plenary.
• Engagement opportunities for participants to connect, share ideas, and explore collaborative approaches to advancing federally funded technologies.

By combining expert-led content, peer-to-peer exchange, and celebrations of excellence, the 2021 National Meeting reinforced the critical role of technology transfer in driving innovation, economic growth, and public benefit.