CRADAs are collaborative research and development agreements between
ORNL and industrial or other non-federal partners that benefit
the goals of each participant. CRADAs may be cost-shared
or 100% funded by the industrial partner. The partner may
obtain exclusive rights (in a field of use) to inventions
created by ORNL under the CRADA. The results of the CRADA
work can be protected from disclosure for a period of up
to five years after the completion of the work. DOE Order
483.1 establishes requirements and provides typical CRADA
language. Click the following links to see ORNL’s standard
CRADA agreement.
U.S. Dept
of Energy - DOE Cooperative Research and Development
Agreements 
U.S. Dept
of Energy - DOE CRADA Agreements Manual
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ORNL |
BOTH |
Industry/Partner |
| 1 |
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Researchers discuss ideas, identify mutual interest,
draft scope of work |
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| 2 |
Determine contract considerations |
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Identify corporate support |
| 3 |
Develop Joint Work Statement (JWS). Send draft CRADA
to Industry Partner |
Draft Statement of Work with milestones |
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| 4 |
Submit JWS to DOE Operations Office |
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Review draft CRADA |
| 5 |
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Negotiate CRADA terms |
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| 6 |
Prepare final CRADA |
Review final CRADA |
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| 7 |
Obtain DOE Operations and DOE HQ approval (if needed)
of CRADA |
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Approve final CRADA |
| 8 |
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Execute CRADA |
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Keys to a Successful Implementation
— Principal
investigators responsible for the technical effort communicate
early
— Technology Transfer staff
responsible for coordinating implementation communicate early
— All
parties agree on funding levels and sources before starting the process
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