Where great ideas serve the greater good
Translating discovery into solutions
The IDEA Center is a catalyst for commercialization and entrepreneurship at the University of Notre Dame, supporting technology licensing, commercialization connections, student ideation, and entrepreneurial education. As part of Notre Dame Research, the IDEA Center provides the space, services and expertise to help bring the best Notre Dame innovations to market.
Disclose an Invention
Share your innovation with our team to catalyze the process of protecting, evaluating, and advancing your research toward real-world impact.
License a Technology
Explore available technologies and partner with us to bring Notre Dame innovations to market through tailored licensing opportunities.
Students: Submit an idea
We'll help you evaluate your concept, identify next steps, and connect you with programs, one-on-one coaches, and resources.
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Suvi Health launches ambient AI solution for patients to reduce hospital stays and support care transitions
August 12, 2026
In addition to investing in startups emerging from Notre Dame campus, the 1842 Fund funds new startups launched from its venture studio.
“Suvi is a great example of the opportunities we seek to address through our unique ‘research co-creation’ approach,” said Mike Joslin, partner at the 1842 Fund, in a statement. “Efforts like these are built around combining academic research, clinical expertise from the industry and our venture studio playbook to drive real-world impact.”
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1842 Studio Launches Suvi Health to Bring Clarity and Continuity to Hospital Care
August 12, 2026
“At Notre Dame, our mission calls us to find solutions that support the most vulnerable, and that includes the upholding of human dignity in our healthcare system,” said Jeffrey F. Rhoads, the John and Catherine Martin Family Vice President for Research and professor of aerospace and mechanical engineering at Notre Dame.
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Perenna Health launches AI platform to help prevent Medicaid coverage loss
July 22, 2026
Perenna Health announced today the launch of its Medicaid Coverage Navigation Platform, an intelligent operating system designed for the navigator teams working inside Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and community health centers. The company was created in collaboration with Parkview Health, the University of Notre Dame, and the 1842 Fund by Alloy Partners.