Former CCEW Technologies/Projects
Fall of 2006 Engaged Technologies/Projects
Crude Oil Refining
Inventor(s):
Miguel Bagajewicz
Description
Two distillates technologies that improve the energy efficiency and yield/ throughput of refineries
Rationale
Reducing costs of and revenue from refining activities improves profitability of refiners; energy companies are flush with capital while a favorable pricing environment provides accelerated financial payback.
Wireless Peer-to-Peer Communication System
Inventor(s):
Sridhar Radhakrishnan
John Antonio
Description
Mobile communication system using text, speech and aerial imagery to assist law enforcement and first responders
Rationale
The market demand for this technology exists; the Norman and Moore, Oklahoma police departments currently are customers. The technology provides an opportunity to simultaneously improve Oklahoma’s financial and safety profiles and has the potential to expand to such other lucrative markets as homeland security, emergency response and public transportation.
OU Seed Fund
Description
Mechanism for efficient and effective start-up funding for promising OU intellectual property
Rationale
Help emerging technologies not yet ready for traditional venture capital investment; sends market signal that OU financially supports the technology it seeks to commercialize.
