Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP)
The Space Alliance Technology Outreach Program (SATOP) is a cooperative program between the states of Florida, New Mexico, New York, and Texas. SATOP is a FREE service designed to provide technical assistance and speed the transfer of space technology to the private sector. By giving FREE technology assistance to small businesses, SATOP helps them solve their challenges and increase their chances of succeeding.
SATOP uses professionals working in space companies to provide the free assistance, up to 40 hours of assistance with a goal of completing the assistance within 90 days.
One major consideration for the small business or individual inventor is the protection of the intellectual property. Any disclosure to a third party, including SATOP (and the private companies who are providing employees to contribute time to this cooperative effort), does run certain risks.
This firm provides the following assistance to our clients:
- Provide assistance in applying to SATOP.
- Review of risks in light of benefits.
- Review of intellectual property position and recommendations for taking any steps prior to release of information, such a filing a provisional patent application.
- Review of appropriateness of requested help.
For further information on the SATOP program,