About Microsoft Research

March 2010

In 1991, Microsoft Corp. became one of the first software companies to create its own computer science research organization. Microsoft Research has developed into a unique entity among corporate research labs, balancing an open academic model with an effective process for transferring its research to product development teams.

Today the world-renowned scientists of Microsoft Research make up one of the largest, fastest-growing and most highly respected software research organizations in the world. one that will help define and redefine the computing experience for millions of people for decades to come.

From the beginning, fostering rapid and smooth technology transfer through deep relationships with Microsoft product groups has been a top priority for Microsoft Research. Soon after its creation, Microsoft Research established a dedicated technology transfer team to help bridge the long-range research and near-term product development functions within Microsoft.

The technology transfer program managers focus on building strong, collaborative partnerships between researchers and product teams to help fulfill a shared vision: seeing their innovative work reflected in improved software products for Microsoft customers.

The benefits of this successful partnership can be seen throughout virtually every product Microsoft has delivered, from Microsoft Windows 95 to Windows Vista and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. Technologies developed within Microsoft Research are also licensed externally through the company’s IP licensing program.

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