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Get Help with Technology Commercialization

ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ Research Foundation (ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵRF) offer several ways to help with

commercialization of inventions and research.

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 (I-Corps) is a suite of activities and programs that guide inventors and
researchers to explore the commercial potential of their technologies through customer interviews,
market research, and feedback from experienced business mentors.

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ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ | Proof of Concept Initiative

 is a ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ program that reviews, evaluates, and funds university
technologies that have specific prototyping or testing needs to get to the next stage. The program
will allow ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ applicants to apply for funds two to three times each year with funding amounts up to $50,000.

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Other funding sources

Federal and state agencies offer grants for technology commercialization, including funding
activities such as prototyping, testing, and market research.

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