Transforming intellectual property rights from an expense to income

Financial targets are often set for publicly funded research. Scientific research alone is insufficient; the research results must also be commercialised. Converting research results into commercial products, however, requires specialist know-how.

Modern research institutes act increasingly as business incubators, as new technology companies are created around innovations. This is not a simple process, however. The step from a successful researcher to successful managing director is often challenging, and oftentimes there is little desire to switch roles. Establishing a company on the basis of even a good innovation can be difficult.

Iprbox Oy is a reliable spin-off partner. Through our wide network of partners we can help companies find the right channels for arranging financing and recruiting knowledgeable staff. Iprbox supports companies by helping them effectively utilise their intellectual property rights, which is vital for the success of start-up technology companies.

Few innovations are strong enough to support the establishment of a company. Instead, active companies can be found whose product portfolio is compatible with the new innovation. By licensing research results to established companies, the hazards of business can be avoided while allowing researchers to return to their research activities.