Is Commercialization of Intellectual Property in an Academic Environment Possible?

Abstract

The question: is Commercialization of Intellectual Property Feasible in an Academic Environment. There are many factors, unique and disparate between Academia and Commercialization and Licensing. There are substantial misalignments of the objectives. A fundamental idea inaugurated in an academic lab follows a complex path to commercialization. Along the way, the PI wears many hats. Here, some of the challenges for an academic PI navigating the path are counterbalanced with investors’ perspectives on commercialization.