The Expedition for Software, Devices, Diagnostics, and Other Inventions

So many Emory inventions outside of therapeutics have made their way to the marketplace. More are being developed right now. If you’re an Emory faculty or staff member working on a non-drug innovation, you’ve got Emory resources available throughout your expedition.

Students: Your expedition begins at The Hatchery!

STAGE 1: Out of the Gate

STAGE 2: Steps to Licensing

File Patent

Procure Early-Stage Grants, Investment

Develop, Test Prototype

Develop a Business Plan

Develop Marketing Strategy, Collateral

Identify/Approach Potential Licensees (External)
OR
Create Legal Structure, Tax Entity (Your Startup)

Licensing Success! Advance to Stage 3

  • License to a third party: Your expedition ends
  • License to your startup: A new expedition begins

Note: The above process is simplified to help you see which entities in Emory’s ecosystem are available to you at different steps and stages.

Emory’s entrepreneurial ecosystem