NASA is allowing startups to use its patents for free

You’d be surprised how many products that we see and use everyday actually utilize technology that was developed by NASA, such as memory foam mattresses and non-stick pans, through patent licensing deals. These deals tend to favor established corporations, however, which is why the space agency has decided to start waiving the initial licensing fees for its patents for startups. This means that startups can access a bunch of NASA-developed technology for free until the product that utilizes the technology actually hits the market.