Strategic Playbook for Entrepreneurs: 4 Paths to Success
Recently, the MIT Sloan School of Management published an article exploring the Entrepreneurial Strategy Compass, developed by Erin L. Scott and Scott Stern. This strategic framework aims to help entrepreneurs navigate conflicting advice and choose the best path to commercialization. The framework, which outlines four distinct strategies, is mapped along two key dimensions: how startups […]
USPTO Startup Certification Training Course
This free training course provided by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will provide essential information for startups looking to identify and protect their intellectual property (IP). Content will cover IP, trademarks, patents and cybersecurity for small businesses. Interested in taking this 2-hour, flexible, self-paced course? Launch the course here.
The State of Cell and Gene Therapy
Recently Genetic Engineering News (GEN) had a virtual summit on “The State of Cell and Gene Therapy” with notable leaders sharing their views. Academic and industry leaders discussed the latest clinical advances and trends, including progress and challenges around new technologies, delivery vehicles, and clinical applications. If you were unable to attend this informative summit, […]
The Art of Talking to Stakeholders: Taking the First Step Towards Commercialization
Learn about the importance of customer discovery as the first step in the commercialization journey and understand how you can utilize it to achieve maximum effectiveness. Melissa Heffner, an adjunct instructor for the National Science Foundation’s Innovation Corps program and a lead instructor for Georgia Tech’s VentureLab, will share her insights gained through teaching 800 […]
Navigating Software & Emerging Tech Patents
On Tuesday, December 3rd, Wolf Greenfield’s Electrical & Computer Technologies Practice presented a webinar titled, “Navigating Software and Emerging Tech Patents: A Retrospective and Future Outlook.” The event covered key patenting developments in AI, software, and consumer electronics with useful tips for innovators. View a copy of the slides here and the webinar recording below. […]
Insights & Innovation with Entrepreneur-Investor David S. Rose
As part of Standing InnOvation, this year we had invited serial entrepreneur and angel investor David Rose to mentor our budding entrepreneurs and share his insights in two keynote talks. David S. Rose is well known in the business startup community for discovering and mentoring high-potential entrepreneurs. He is the author of “The Startup Checklist: […]
UF Receives Funding to Expand NSF I-Corps Training to Accelerate Technology Translation and Strengthen the Regional Innovation Ecosystem
The University of Florida has been designated a partner in the National Science Foundation’s I-Corps Southeast Hub — a consortium of eight universities across four states receiving $15 million over 5 years to strengthen the innovation ecosystem in the Southeast.
Navigating the IP Landscape: Implications and Considerations for Start-Up Success
Last month, Wolf Greenfield, the Boston-based Intellectual Property law firm, presented a seminar titled “Navigating the IP Landscape: Implications and Considerations for Start-Up Success.” With an example from the physical sciences, which included software and AI, the attorneys provide a brief overview of intellectual property protection strategies for early-stage innovators. You can review the recording […]
Understanding the Bayh-Dole Act, March-in-Rights and Academic Innovation
Much of the research conducted at universities across the United States, including at UF, is federally funded. Since its enactment in 1980, the Bayh-Dole Act has enabled non-profits, including universities, as well as small businesses, to retain rights to inventions resulting from federally funded research. This landmark change in innovation policy has fostered innovation and […]
Tech Tuesday: Local Nonprofit Is Enhancing the Healthcare Experience Through Technology
In this week’s Tech Tuesday, host Bethany Gaffey introduces Dream Team Engineering’s Ashni Zaverchand, president of the nonprofit creating technologies to enhance the healthcare experience for patients and physicians.