About FLC

Formally chartered by the Federal Technology Transfer Act of 1986, the Federal Laboratory Consortium for Technology Transfer (FLC) is a nationwide network of more than 300 federal laboratories, facilities, and research centers. FLC supports the federal technology transfer community by providing strategies, resources, training, tools, and opportunities that help move federal innovations from the laboratory into practical use for the benefit of the United States.

FLC advances its mission through three mutually reinforcing pillars: Promote, Educate, and Facilitate. Together, they define how FLC creates value. Promote increases awareness and understanding of federal technology transfer; Educate strengthens the knowledge, skills, and professional capacity of the technology transfer community; and Facilitate creates connections among federal laboratories, external partners, and the broader national innovation ecosystem.

Mission

To support federal laboratories in maximizing the impact of technology transfer for the benefit of the United States.

Vision

To be the go-to resource and voice for federal technology transfer.

Core Values

Collaboration: We foster a collaborative environment and seek partners who are aligned with our mission.

Excellence: We practice excellence in everything we do.

Integrity: We uphold the highest standards of ethical behavior and transparency.