Technology Transfer

Explore the dynamic opportunities for industry collaboration, where research meets real-world application, driving innovation and growth.

Industry Partners

At CARNATIONS, collaboration with industry is central to our mission. We work closely with partners across sectors to translate research into real-world solutions—from advanced navigation systems for autonomous vehicles to resilient transportation infrastructure and next-gen communication technologies.

Connecting Students to Industry

Beyond research, our tech transfer initiatives actively support students by:

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Helping them secure jobs in relevant fields
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Keeping them informed about current innovations
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Offering exclusive access to a job board tailored for students involved in CARNATIONS programs
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We work closely with industry leaders to drive growth


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Insights from CARNATIONS Technology Transfer

Boris Pervan (Director of CARNATIONS) engages Samer Khanafseh (Tech Transfer Subcommittee Lead) in a discussion about the latest developments and activities on the Tech Transfer front.

Activities and Initiatives

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  • Patent Filing
    Patent filed by Illinois Tech for spoofing detection using IMU technology.
  • Publications & Hires
    Journal papers published, CARNATIONS graduates hired in industry.
  • Quarterly Newsletter
    Shares updates on research, intellectual property, and war-gaming; received strong feedback.
  • Tech-Transfer Incentives
    Exploring internships, co-op programs, marketing partnerships, and monetary benefits.
  • Resiliency Projects
    New research focused on transportation system resiliency.
  • External Funding
    Pursuing grants and partnerships to support IP development and job creation.
  • Network Growth
    New members joined in 2025, including VectorNav and JAVAD.
  • Marketing Strategy
    Partnership with the Kaplan Institute to promote IP commercialization.
  • I-Corps Selection
    Selected for Spring 2025 I-Corps Cohort by the University of Chicago’s Polsky Center.
  • Spoofing Incident Tracker
    Public website for tracking spoofing events, using Stanford’s WAAS-NAS Heatmap.
  • Jamming Detection App
    Real-time and historical jamming visualizer developed by Virginia Tech.

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