Drexel's Innovation Ecosystem

As a researcher, it is critical to disclose any potential invention made at Drexel or through your work to Applied Innovation BEFORE a public disclosure. A public disclosure – even unintended – can significantly diminish the value and damage the potential for intellectual property protection of your innovation.

When Applied Innovation, the University’s technology transfer office, receives a disclosure about a possible invention, we evaluate the innovation for patentability as well as commercialization and licensing potential before deciding on intellectual property protection... Drexel researchers may be surprised to know what’s involved in moving an invention through the US patent process.

Drexel University has selected Ultrafix, a Drexel-affiliated orthopedic medical device startup, to receive support from its Innovation Fund. The company, founded by Sorin Siegler, PhD, professor emeritus in Drexel’s College of Engineering, will receive an investment of $150,000 from the fund.