For Researchers

Are you a Notre Dame faculty member, student or staff with an innovation that may have commercial potential? We can help you every step of the way.

If you have any questions or would like to contact us, please contact Carrie Jennings.

Idea Hero

Cancer Research

Disclose an Invention

Complete and submit your invention disclosures online

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Resources

The IDEA Center offers a variety of services and resources for researchers at all stages of ideation

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Funding

The Commercialization Engine funding program offers milestone-based funding to help develop and de-risk technologies

Innovation Park

Learn

Learn about Notre Dame's commercialization process and topics related to intellectual property and commercialization

Opportunities