Delivering science from the lab to market

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Welcome

Invention Bridge helps commercialize science-based research by bridging the gap between labs and industry with innovation consulting services and investment capital.

Our goal is to determine the most valuable path to market for our partners' intellectual property. Through our evaluation and outreach efforts, we will recommend and deliver the most lucrative approach: sponsored research, corporate licensing, or venture-backed spinout.

Insights gleaned from a consortium of venture and corporate sponsors help inform our approach while improving speed to market for the inventions.

Our larger mission is to contribute to a vibrant innovation ecosystem in the Midwest Region that leverages the area's extensive research-based intellectual capital.

Sectors of Focus

• Energy: renewable energy sources, smart grid, water, carbon sequestration
• Nanotechnology: microelectronics, biotechnology
• Information Technology: hardware, software, wireless, digital media
• Life sciences: medical devices

Innovation Services

• Technology Evaluation: IP evaluation, competitive research, industry outreach
• Technology Scouting: sourcing IP and businesses for corporate customers
• Fundraising: raising gap and seed funds for spinout ventures
• Commercialization Strategy: new product development, business planning, financial modeling, market segmentation, portfolio prioritization

Types of Clients

• Universities and Research Laboratories
• Corporations
• Venture Capital Firms
• Government Agencies
• Foundations