NASA established the Commercial Technology Network to ensure that the Agency's research and development efforts reach the widest possible audience and have the broadest impact. By supporting numerous nationwide organizations, the network helps U.S. businesses access, utilize, and commercialize NASA technology.

Commercial Technology Offices at each NASA field center work closely with NASA incubators, Regional Technology Transfer Centers, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs, and others to successfully serve private industry with valuable technology transfer activities. To keep pace with the dissemination of NASA's technology, the network will continue to expand its operations to better serve the Agency and the public.

The following section is a condensed guide to the many organizations that comprise the Commercial Technology Network. It offers insight as to how the transfer of NASA technology makes business sense, as well as human sense.