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anovIP partnered with a mid-tier India-based university that aspired to reposition itself as an innovation-driven institution. Historically, the university focused primarily on teaching and had minimal engagement with research and intellectual property (IP). Recognizing the importance of innovation for academic excellence and revenue generation, the university aimed to establish a robust IP ecosystem to encourage research, file patents, license technologies, and spin off startups.
Challenge
Our client approached anovIP with the following key challenges:
- No IP Ecosystem: The university lacked a formal IP framework, including processes for identifying, filing, and managing patents.
- Limited Awareness Among Faculty: Professors and researchers were unaware of the patenting process and the commercial value of their inventions.
- Low Research Output: The university produced limited innovation and had no track record of patent filings or commercialization.
- No Linkage to Industry: The university lacked connections with industry partners, making it difficult to attract funding or collaborative opportunities.
- Startups and Spin-offs: There was no process to support professors or students in converting their research into startups.
- Funding Challenges: Without patents or a structured IP policy, the university struggled to attract corporate and government funding for innovation.
Our Approach
anovIP took a holistic approach to transform the university into an innovation-driven institution. This transformation involved collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including professors, researchers, administrators, and students.
1. Establishing an IP Cell
- Setting Up the IP Cell
- Defined roles and responsibilities for the IP team.
- Established clear guidelines for invention disclosures, patent filings, and licensing activities.
- Created a seamless workflow to identify patent-worthy inventions from ongoing research projects.
- IP best practices for startups.
- Policy Development
- Drafted and implemented an IPR Policy for the university, clearly defining ownership, revenue-sharing mechanisms, and commercialization processes.
- Designed policies to incentivize professors and researchers to focus on patent-driven innovation.
anovIP worked closely with university administrators to establish a fully functional Intellectual Property Cell (IP Cell).
2. Training and Capacity Building
- Workshops for Professors and Researchers
- The basics of intellectual property and patenting.
- Identifying patentable inventions during research.
- The importance of patents in attracting industry partnerships and funding.
- One-on-One Sessions
- Student Engagement Programs
anovIP conducted targeted workshops and seminars to educate the faculty about:
To ensure deeper engagement, anovIP held one-on-one sessions with professors from key departments like engineering, biotechnology, and computer science to evaluate their research ideas for patent potential
anovIP introduced Innovation Competitions and IP Awareness Campaigns to encourage students to participate in patent-worthy projects and entrepreneurial ventures.
3. Identifying and Filing Patents
- Invention Screening Process
- Conducted interviews with professors to identify hidden innovations in their research.
- Filtered and shortlisted ideas with high commercial and technical potential.
- Assisted professors in refining their ideas to enhance patentability.
- Patent Filings
- Drafted and filed patents for the shortlisted inventions.
- Ensured comprehensive protection by filing both domestic and international patents, depending on market potential.
anovIP established a formal invention screening process:
With the client’s global ambitions, anovIP provided a roadmap for international filings, focusing on markets such as the U.S., Europe, and China, where EV innovation is highly competitive.
4. Commercialization and Startup Support
- Licensing Patents
- Negotiated licensing agreements, ensuring favorable terms for the university.
- Generated a steady revenue stream through technology transfers.
- Startup Ecosystem Development
- Collaborated with professors and students to spin off startups based on patented technologies.
- Assisted in business planning, market analysis, and fundraising for these startups.
- Created an incubation framework within the university to support these ventures.
- Attracting Funds
- Positioned the university as an innovation hub, helping it secure government research grants and corporate sponsorships.
- Facilitated joint R&D collaborations with industry partners, further boosting revenue.
anovIP leveraged its industry network to identify companies interested in licensing the university’s patents.
5. Strategic IP Advisory and Monetization
- Roadmap for Sustainable Innovation
- Integration of IP into Curriculum
- Helped the university design courses on intellectual property and innovation management.
- Encouraged cross-disciplinary projects between departments to foster collaboration and generate new ideas.
anovIP provided the university with a 5-year roadmap for sustaining innovation, including goals for patent filings, research output, and startup creation.
Deliverables & Results
Deliverables
- IP Cell: Fully functional IP cell equipped with policies, workflows, and resources to manage the university’s intellectual property.
- Patent Filings: Over 20 patent applications filed in the first year, spanning diverse domains such as biotechnology, renewable energy, and software.
- Licensing Agreements: Multiple patents licensed to industry partners, generating revenue for the university.
- Startups: Four successful startups spun off based on university patents, each securing seed funding.
- Government Grants: Four successful startups spun off based on university patents, each securing seed funding.
- Corporate Partnerships: Partnerships established with leading companies in relevant sectors for joint R&D projects.
The Results
- From Non-Innovative to Innovation-Driven: The university transformed from being a teaching-focused institution to a research-intensive, innovation-driven powerhouse.
- Increased Revenue: Revenue streams diversified through licensing, government grants, and corporate partnerships
- Enhanced Reputation: The university gained recognition as a center for innovation, attracting top-tier faculty and students.
- Startup Ecosystem: A thriving startup ecosystem emerged, providing opportunities for students and faculty to commercialize their ideas.
- Sustainability: The IP cell ensured that innovation became a continuous, self-sustaining process.
Why Clients Bank on anovIP
End-to-End Solutions
From IP education and patent filing to commercialization and startup support, anovIP provided comprehensive services tailored to the university’s needs.
Cross-Disciplinary Expertise
With expertise across diverse domains like engineering, biotechnology, and software, anovIP ensured that all departments benefited from its IP initiatives.From startups to large corporations, our services are customized to meet the unique needs of each client.
Proven Track Record
anovIP’s experience in building IP ecosystems for academic institutions made it the ideal partner for this transformation.
Cost-Effective Services
anovIP’s customized, budget-friendly solutions were perfectly aligned with the financial constraints of the university.
Client Feedback
“anovIP has been instrumental in transforming our university into a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship. Their comprehensive approach, from establishing our IP cell to assisting with startup creation, has unlocked immense potential for our institution. We are now recognized as leaders in innovation, attracting top talent and funding opportunities ”
Conclusion
This case study demonstrates anovIP’s ability to transform academic institutions into innovation-driven ecosystems. Whether you’re a university looking to establish an IP cell or a corporation seeking strategic IP solutions, anovIP is your trusted partner in innovation.
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