As a unit within Drexel University's Office of Research & Innovation, we provide comprehensive tech transfer services to expand the impact of Drexel Research. Drexel Applied Innovation consists of 3 pillars: Intellectual Property & Agreements, Industry Engagement and Entrepreneurial Development.

For questions about invention disclosures, intellectual property, Drexel University Patent & Copyright Policy and various agreements and contracts to support your endeavors:

• Bob McGrath (rbm26@drexel.edu)

If you are interested in participating in our commercialization programs such as the NSF I-Corps program:

• Shintaro Kaido (sk3434@drexel.edu)

For questions about resources and programs for current and aspiring startup founders such as the ic@3401 incubator, Drexel Express Startup License and NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) advisory services:

• Shintaro Kaido (sk3434@drexel.edu)

For questions about industry engagement and exploring technologies available for licensing:

• Sue Rhoades (sr3596@drexel.edu)

For all other questions:

• Shintaro Kaido (sk3434@drexel.edu)

DREXEL APPLIED INNOVATION

Mohammad Balapour
Entrepreneur in Residence
mb3746@drexel.edu

Pouya Dianat
Entrepreneur in Residence
psd32@drexel.edu

Eamon Gallagher
ic@3401 Program Director
egallagher@sciencecenter.org
484.343.5690

Shintaro Kaido
Vice Provost for Innovation & Executive Director, Drexel Applied Innovation
shintaro.kaido@drexel.edu
215.341.4051

Robert McGrath, PhD
Director, IP & Agreements
rbm26@drexel.edu
215.895.0303

Elizabeth N. Poppert, PHD
Licensing Manager
lizpoppert@drexel.edu
215.895.0999

Susan Rhoades
Innovation Portfolio Manager
sue.rhoades@drexel.edu
267.787.3961

Theresa Torres
Finance and Marketing Analyst
tcanamucio@drexel.edu
215.571.4089

LOCATION

All written correspondence should be sent to:

Drexel Applied Innovation
3020 Market Street, Suite 510
Philadelphia, PA 19104