The IDEA Center is the University of Notre Dame's fundamental resource for commercialization and entrepreneurial activities at the University, from idea development to business formation, prototyping, and student entrepreneurial education. As part of Notre Dame Research, the IDEA Center provides the necessary space, services and expertise to support the work of bringing the best Notre Dame faculty, student, and staff innovations to market.
How We Can Help
Research Commercialization
Transforms the innovations of University researchers into market applications
Student Entrepreneurship
Provides opportunities for students to turn their ideas into businesses and learn about entrepreneurship
Real World Training
Trains aspiring entrepreneurs through an 11-month master of science degree program.
Media Mentions
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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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Inside Indiana Business
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.
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Perenna Health Launches to Keep Rural Medicaid Patients Covered Ahead of 2027 Federal Work Requirements
July 22, 2026
"Notre Dame's mission calls us to take on society's most pressing challenges, and the health of rural communities is squarely among them," 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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