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Baylor BU Office of the Vice Provost for Research Research Offices Innovation & Economic Development
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    • Applied Research and Technology Development
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Innovation & Economic Development

Baylor University's Office of Innovation & Economic Development supports institution- wide efforts to increase the quality and quantity of activity and outcomes around innovation, startups, and job creation with an emphasis on enhancing Waco's technology economic and innovation development ecosystem.

The five key functions of this office include:

Applied Research and Technology Development
Applied research and technology development provides resources and services, including lab facilities, grant writing assistance, technology commercialization guidance, and industry contacts.
Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer
IP and tech transfer supports faculty inventions from disclosures through patenting, licensing, and/ or commercial formation.
Startup Support
Startup Support offers diverse programs to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with skills and knowledge needed to launch and scale startups.
Technology Commercialization
Technology commercialization connects research and innovation with commercial success.
Technology and Innovation Ecosystem
Technology and Innovation Ecosystem development works to strengthen the local innovation landscape.

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Jun
1
2026
Summer Incubation Program
Baylor Research and Innovation Collaborative
(ends Aug 7, 2026)
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Staff

John Crandall

Director of Research, Innovation & Economic Development

John Crandall

Director of Research, Innovation & Economic Development

John_Crandall@baylor.edu
(254) 710-6869
Gary DeBoer

Licensing and Patent Associate

Gary DeBoer

Licensing and Patent Associate

Gary_DeBoer@baylor.edu
(254) 710-3790
David Grover

Senior Director, Cyber Initiatives

David Grover

Senior Director, Cyber Initiatives

David_Grover@baylor.edu
(254) 710-3834
Lauren Ralston

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Lauren Ralston

Strategic Partnerships Manager

Lauren_Ralson@baylor.edu
(254) 710-3021
Lesley Reed

Program Manager, Community Entrepreneurship

Lesley Reed

Program Manager, Community Entrepreneurship

Lesley_Reed@baylor.edu
(254) 710-4144

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Waco, Texas 76798

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