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.

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Disclose an Invention

University researchers can complete and submit invention disclosures online through the IDEA Center's Inventor Portal.

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Request a Material Transfer Agreement

If you are interested in sharing research material(s) to a collaborator outside Notre Dame, please fill out a (Material Transfer Agreement) MTA request form.

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Research Faculty Toolkit

This toolkit contains guides and resources for faculty interested in starting a company.

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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

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Opportunities

Explore opportunities for learning, collaboration, and innovation development.