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PIVOT Center can connect you to important regional and international networks - necessary for your pathway to market. We provide all aspects of invention management, patent prosecution, licensing, startup formation and support, and access to early-stage funding. Each year we work with hundreds of your colleagues, processing annually an average of 200+ disclosures, and our office is proud to have guided the issuance of 1,300+ patents for the U’s faculty innovators.
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Submit a confidential invention disclosure and correctly begin the processes necessary to pursue invention protection and commercialization activities. This is the first step in enabling the PIVOT Center to offer an inventor assistance and support throughout the commercialization process.
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All inventions do not follow the same route to realization. Here are some sources of information, like an FAQ, to provide guidance for the journey.
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Check out some opportunities to apply for grants and investment funds. The U offers several options like the Ascender Grant Program and the 1850 Venture Fund. PIVOT Center also strives to provide a list of external grants and investments funds, and these lists are constantly updated, so visit this page regularly.
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Scout some of the training, events, opportunities, and content you have access to via PIVOT Center. And let us know if there are other ways in which you need support.
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Even if you are just thinking about an idea for a company, it’s never too early to engage with one of PIVOT Center’s in-Residence experts (IRs). The benefits for a startup to partner with an IR are numerous, mainly allowing an inventor to focus on science of their innovation by working with those who can guide business decisions and lead the company towards success. IRs can bring together management teams, help guide a capital raise, condense the commercialization timeframe, and help an invention become a reality and make an impact.
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Interested in expanding your list of industry contacts to more broadly support your research and your students' time? PIVOT Center has the resources to help you to extend your outreach or deepen your relationships. We work to link the U's researchers with new areas of a company or new partners to create opportunities for collaborations. These broad relationships provide a win-win-win for industry, the university, and society. For more information, please contact Jonathan.Tyler@utah.edu.
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There are a range of resources to support innovation and entrepreneurship at the U’s accelerators and incubator. From life science incubator space to industry-specific accelerators, we strive to support innovative ideas along their lifecycle from the bench to the broader world. If you’re looking to develop an idea or want to connect with the opportunities being created throughout this ecosystem, check out the opportunities.
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Regardless of what you are looking for, or what stage you are in your innovation journey, PIVOT Center is your go-to source to connect you with the U’s innovation ecosystem. Or if you would like to speak to someone, please call us at 801.581.7792
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PIVOT Center can connect you to important regional and international networks - necessary for your pathway to market. We provide all aspects of invention management, patent prosecution, licensing, startup formation and support, and access to early-stage funding. Each year we work with hundreds of your colleagues, processing annually an average of 200+ disclosures, and our office is proud to have guided the issuance of 1,300+ patents for the U’s faculty innovators.
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Submit a confidential invention disclosure and correctly begin the processes necessary to pursue invention protection and commercialization activities. This is the first step in enabling the PIVOT Center to offer an inventor assistance and support throughout the commercialization process.
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All inventions do not follow the same route to realization. Here are some sources of information, like an FAQ, to provide guidance for the journey.
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Check out some opportunities to apply for grants and investment funds. The U offers several options like the Ascender Grant Program and the Innovation Fund. PIVOT Center also strives to provide a list of external grants and investments funds, and these lists are constantly updated, so visit this page regularly.
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Scout some of the training, events, opportunities, and content you have access to via PIVOT Center. And let us know if there are other ways in which you need support.
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Even if you are just thinking about an idea for a company, it’s never too early to engage with one of PIVOT Center’s Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR). The benefits for a startup to partner with an EIR are numerous, mainly allowing an inventor to focus on science of their innovation by working with those who can guide business decisions and lead the company towards success. EIRs can bring together management teams, raise money, condense the commercialization timeframe, and help an invention become a reality and make an impact.
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Sometimes having a trusted advisor in a hectic entrepreneurial world can provide the calming guidance an inventor needs. It is important to have a relationship with experienced mentors from the beginning. PIVOT Center curates a list of individuals with experience across a variety of industries and stages of corporate development. We provide introductions that last a meeting or a lifetime.
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PIVOT Center is dedicated to building multidimensional partnerships that maximize value and impact for our inventors with business partners. We work to link the U's world-class talent and research networks with industry to create collaborations, such as sponsor research and work force development, which provide a win-win-win for industry, the university, and society.
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There is a range of resources to support innovation and entrepreneurship at the U’s accelerators and incubator. From life science incubator space to industry-specific accelerators, we strive to support innovative ideas along their lifecycle from the bench to the broader world. If you’re looking to develop an idea or want to connect with the opportunities being created throughout this ecosystem, contact us.
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Regardless of what you are looking for, or what stage you are in your innovation journey, PIVOT Center is your go-to source to connect you with the U’s innovation ecosystem.