NOAA’s Office of Aquaculture actively engages with industry, universities, and other research organizations to drive sustainable aquaculture through innovation and strategic research partnerships. In coordination with NOAA’s Technology Partnerships Office, the Technology Transfer Program manages a portfolio of patents, licensing agreements, and Cooperative Research and Development Agreements (CRADA) that enable rapid and effective technology transfer, bringing NOAA’s innovations directly to market. These partnerships allow NOAA to contribute expertise, specialized facilities, and intellectual property, fostering collaborative development of impactful aquaculture technologies. This talk will provide an overview of partnerships with NOAA, including how to identify research partners, select the appropriate CRADA structure, assess funding requirements, and how to collaborate with NOAA’s Office of Aquaculture to accelerate innovation, develop impactful technologies, and address the evolving needs of the U.S. aquaculture industry.