The Office of Technology and Industrial Relation's mission is to speed the progress of cancer research by encouraging the development of new technologies and promoting collaborations between NCI and the private sector. Located in NCI's Office of the Director, OTIR orients and assists technology developers and industry.

The office serves primarily as a gateway for technology developers and private industry into NCI's infrastructure and resources, fosters collaboration with NCI scientists, and assists technology developers and private industry in seeking research support.