VentureLab

The Institute for Technology Innovation provides support for researchers on campus in the commercialization of their innovations.  VentureLab is a Kauffman funded program designed to facilitate the process of taking a technology based idea from research lab to market.  Projects can span a wide range of activities including, but not limited to, the following:  

• Product development
• Identifying target markets
• Designing marketing strategies
• Establishing revenue models
• Pursuing outside financing through banks or individual investors
• and many others.

Benefits include:

• Professional assistance from various disciplines across campus
• Possible matching funds through April 2008
• Developing real-world applications for your research and ideas

Some examples of past and current projects include:

•  Country Profile

•  Water Management

•  Remote Monitoring System (RMS)

•  Water Contamination Treatment and Purification

• Trace Detection of Explosives and Drugs

• Development of a Microgripper with Detection Capability

• Multiplex PCR for Cystic Fibrosis Pathogen Detection

• Breast Cancer Detection through Improved Optical Imaging