The Technology Commercialization Office (TCO) seeks to transfer technology developed at The University of Georgia (UGA) to commercial companies. Commercialization of UGA technologies contributes to economic development and provides research funds for UGA.

Upon receiving invention disclosures, TCO, in conjunction with patent counsel, determines if UGARF should seek intellectual property protection. TCO, in conjunction with the inventors and consultants, evaluates the commercial potential of the invention. Inventions that meet the requirements for receiving intellectual property protection are submitted for patent, trademark, copyright or plant variety protection.

TCO identifies commercial companies that are most likely to be successful in bringing the technology to the marketplace. Licensing income is shared among the inventors, their research project, their department and UGARF according to The University of Georgia Intellectual Property Policy. UGARF's share of licensing income is used to support research at The University of Georgia.