In this episode of the BioVentures Podcast, we sit down with Luna Acosta, Director of Technology Transfer at Arkansas State University, for a discussion on the evolving role of university technology transfer. We explore emerging trends including the growing influence of AI in research commercialization, the importance of customer discovery and industry partnerships, and how tech transfer offices are shifting their focus from counting patents to measuring real-world impact. Discussions cover the funding landscape, the continued importance of the Bayh-Dole Act, and why collaboration between Arkansas institutions is essential to building a stronger innovation ecosystem.