If you are ready to move an idea beyond the lab, TCO can help you take the next step.
We work with entrepreneurs, faculty, researchers and startup teams to connect promising
innovations with the resources, relationships and infrastructure needed to move toward
market.
Great ideas need more than protection. They need a path.
TCO provides entrepreneurs with access to a expansive innovation ecosystem designed to help turn research-based discoveries into real-world products, services and companies. Through TCO, startups can access guidance on commercialization strategy, connect with university and external partners, and identify the next steps needed to advance a venture.
Launching a startup around university innovation gives entrepreneurs access to more than intellectual property. It opens the door to a network of talent, facilities, expertise and support designed to help new ventures grow with purpose. TCO's approach is built to help innovators move from concept to company with practical guidance and strong institutional backing.
USC’s IdeaLabs gives entrepreneurs access to one of the most practical early-stage resources a startup can have: space to build. The facility offers low-cost standard lab and wet lab space, ranging from approximately 265 to 600 square feet, with features that include standard gas lines, fume hoods and reconfigurable bench space.
Entrepreneurs developing research-based products often need access to sophisticated equipment, specialized tools and technical expertise. USC Research Cores provide fee-based access to shared equipment, facilities and expert support for both the USC community and external users.