Lab-to-Launch supports Virginia university spinouts by reimbursing patent and licensing expenses and funding early technology and market validation to turn research breakthroughs into viable companies.
VIPC Lab-to-Launch Initiative Grants support Virginia university spinouts with licensing expenses and commercialization projects that move university inventions toward market readiness.
University Early Stage Proof of Concept Fund – ADVANCE supports Michigan faculty inventors with proof-of-concept and market validation work to move university technologies toward licensing or startup formation.
Proof of Concept - European Research Council supports ERC researchers in testing and validating ideas from their funded research to explore practical applications and commercial or social innovation.
Proof of Commercial Relevance supports Iowa technology businesses with market validation, intellectual property development and translational work to assess commercial opportunities before launch.