U.S. EPA Federal Technology Transfer Program Fact Sheet
The Federal Technology Transfer Act (FTTA), enacted by Congress in 1986 and building on previous legislation, improves access to federal laboratories by non-federal organizations for research and development opportunities. It allows for inventors to patent their technologies and share in any royalties received from licensing of the patents. The goal of this legislation is to more efficiently and effectively put federally funded technology to use in real-world applications.