Innovation can spark anywhere. But ideas and flames die in a vacuum. Without a supportive ecosystem–academia, government, investors–that fuels lasting impact, even the best ideas have little chance of breaking through. We work with governments and academic institutions to build the right structures, incentives, and pathways that help research move from the lab to the market—and power an entire innovation ecosystem.

Here’s how we help:

• Raise awareness around early IP disclosure and why it matters for innovation.
• Design smart policies that reward researchers for creating IP, not just publishing papers.
• Build step-by-step commercialization pathways tailored to local needs and culture.
• Support venture creation, helping researchers turn discoveries into startups.
• Connect scientific teams with entrepreneurs who can lead and scale new ventures.

We’ve successfully implemented these strategies in various contexts:

• In Croatia, we collaborated with local institutions to lay the groundwork for a robust innovation ecosystem. Read more
• In the Republic of Georgia, we partnered with academic and governmental bodies to foster policies that encourage research commercialization. Learn more
• At the University of Pennsylvania, we launched the AppITUP Challenge, a digital accelerator for novel mobile technologies, resulting in the creation of 19 new companies. Discover the initiative

By combining U.S. best practices with local strengths and culture, we help regions unlock the full potential of their academic research and build sustainable innovation ecosystems, creating new companies, new jobs, and long-term economic growth for surrounding communities.