Service Agreements

Service agreements are legally binding contracts used for the sale of goods and services produced through CU's research enterprise (“service activities”) from CU «Ƶ to an external entity.

Service activities are related to the research endeavor but do not include scientific investigation or conclusions. Activities must be determined eligible to be offered as services by the OCG Service Contracts team. Common service activities include testing, analysis, equipment use, and professional development. The labs and personnel used are normally engaged in research, development, and creative works, yet have excess capacity to handle services for external entities.

The OCG Service Contracts team oversees the various stages of contract negotiations and execution of service agreements.