Pathways to Impact
Navigate the path from innovative research to real-world use.
The IP Commercialization Journey
Commercialization isn’t a straight line—it’s a cycle of support. From discovery to application, URI Innovations connects research with IP strategy, partners, startups, and reinvestment so ideas create real-world impact and strengthen Rhode Island’s innovation community.
Your Role in the Innovation Journey
This framework highlights who’s typically involved at different stages—from research teams and students to URI Innovations staff and external partners. Use it as a starting point to explore where you might engage and learn more about the pathways, resources, and support that help ideas move toward real-world use.
Research & Discovery
Invention Disclosure
IP Protection
Technology Development
Commercialization
News & Events
Read more about our latest innovations and upcoming events.
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I-Corps Info Session (Virtual)
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URI Innovations Office Hours
Curious about innovation, entrepreneurship, or translating your research into real-world impact? Join us for URI Innovations Office Hours.…
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PATH: Inside Business Development
Are you curious about what it takes to lead a cutting-edge biotech company? Do you want to learn…
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Innovation as an Ecosystem
Innovation thrives through collaboration. URI Innovations brings together researchers, students, founders, industry partners, and investors to move discoveries forward — connecting the people, resources, and partnerships that help ideas scale into real-world solutions.
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