The Bayh Dole Bulletin | Edition 23
Bayh-Dole Bulletin: Edition 23
Welcome to the Bayh-Dole Bulletin, a monthly newsletter from the Bayh-Dole Coalition. The Bayh-Dole Coalition is a group of innovation-oriented organizations and individuals committed to celebrating and protecting the Bayh-Dole Act, as well as informing policymakers and the public of its many benefits.
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About the Bayh-Dole Coalition
A Word From Our Executive Director
As you may recall, the theme of the Bayh-Dole Coalition for the year is demonstrating the incredible “Return on Investment” of the Bayh-Dole Act, both economically and in terms of improving public well-being, both here and around the world. Along that line, we will soon unveil the first comprehensive study of what the law contributes to the U.S. economy. From the preliminary results, the numbers will be truly impressive.
And on June 3, we will induct our next American Innovator Award recipients at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. This year’s winners are truly inspiring. Their stories demonstrate that it takes a lot of inspiration, dedication, perseverance — and private sector risk — to turn a federally-funded invention into a useful product.
I know that you are constantly being asked to support many worthy causes. The Bayh-Dole Coalition is doing groundbreaking work, which is essential for protecting and preserving one of the greatest innovation systems in human history — and which is constantly under attack. I can assure you that every dollar we receive is put to good use. We can only continue this important effort with your support, so please give whatever you can. Thank you.
March Coalition Highlights
- Press Release: Bayh-Dole Coalition Applauds Congress in Passing SBIR, STTR Reauthorization (3/19)
- Op-Ed: Dr. Jennifer Pagán, Lexington Herald-Leader, “This federal proposal would put the brakes on Kentucky innovation, economies” (3/17)
- Article: Wisconsin State Journal, “Exact Sciences: $2.5 million grant to support UW School of Medicine and Public Health” (3/16)
- Infographic: The Bayh-Dole Technology Transfer Process (3/9)
- Article: Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council, “Bayh-Dole: The Innovation Engine that Congress Must Continue to Promote and Protect” (2/26)
Upcoming Events & Coalition Priorities
On Wednesday, June 3, and Thursday, June 4, 2026, the Bayh-Dole Coalition will host our fourth-annual American Innovator Award ceremony and Faces of American Innovation Capitol Hill briefing.
This year’s two-day program will bring together leaders from across industries to highlight the groundbreaking individuals featured in our soon-to-be-released 2026 Faces of American Innovation report and to engage in timely conversations around the future of Bayh-Dole and the U.S. innovation system.
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/ES1XqDSr6fW393AC7. We welcome you to share this invitation amongst your network. Please submit an individual response to the RSVP form for each person interested in attending.
More details will be released soon, but in the meantime, find a tentative agenda below.
Wednesday, June 3 — Top of the Hill Banquet & Conference Center, Minuteman Ballroom (1 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002):
- Breakfast (estimated start time: 9 AM)
- 2026 Bayh-Dole Coalition American Innovator Award Ceremony
- Bayh-Dole Advocacy Conference
- Lunch
- Prep session for Capitol Hill meetings (members only — estimated end time: 2 PM)
Thursday, June 4 — Capitol Hill (Building TBD):
- 2026 Faces of American Innovation report briefing (estimated start time: 9 AM)
- Capitol Hill meetings (members only — estimated end time: 3 PM)
Interested in attending the exclusive portions, but not a member? Become one today!
Member Corner
- Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU)
- Foley Hoag LLP
- June 22-25: Biotechnology Innovation Organization will host BIO 2026 in San Diego! The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from around the world.
- October 18-21: Licensing Executives Society USA-Canada will host its 2026 Annual Meeting in San Diego! The program will deliver in-depth content, networking, keynotes, panel discussions, roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to help you stay ahead in today’s fast-moving IP landscape.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please apply here! If you are a member and your organization has an upcoming event, submit the information here to be featured in our newsletter and events calendar.
Member Spotlight
Our March member spotlight is COGR! Founded in 1948, COGR is the national authority on federal policies and regulations affecting U.S. research institutions, representing more than 230 universities, affiliated medical centers, and independent research institutions. Through engagement with its members, federal agencies, and policymakers, COGR works to advance effective research policies that maximize the impact of taxpayer-funded research and strengthen the innovation ecosystem enabled by Bayh-Dole. The Coalition is proud to count COGR as a committed member.
“The Bayh-Dole Act has built one of the most effective innovation systems in the world — enabling research institutions to translate federally funded discoveries into new products and companies. Having spent more than two decades working in university technology transfer and research administration, I’ve seen how critical this framework is to moving ideas from the lab to the marketplace through strong public-private partnerships. Policymakers must continue to protect Bayh-Dole and bolster innovation to ensure federally funded inventions reach taxpayers and drive economic growth.” — Kevin Wozniak, Director of Research Security & Intellectual Property, COGR
Get Involved
If you’re interested in formally joining the Bayh-Dole Coalition or donating to our organization, please do so below!