• The Commercialization Journey – Lab to market: invention disclosure, IP strategy, regulatory pathways, and partnerships
• Funding & Scaling – Non-dilutive grants (SBIR/STTR) vs. equity funding (VC/angels) and investor evaluation criteria
• Building Ethical, Impactful Ventures – Align commercialization with equity and societal benefit

In today's rapidly evolving innovation landscape, transforming academic research into commercial solutions remains a critical challenge for academic institutes of excellence. This talk presents practical insights and strategies for successfully commercializing research innovations, drawing from real-world experiences at prestigious institutions, including NIH, JHU, UT Southwestern Medical Center, and leading Indian institutes. We will explore how researchers and inventors can navigate the complex journey from laboratory discoveries to market impact, with special emphasis on healthcare and life sciences innovations.