The Idea to Impact (i2i) is an idea generation to commercialization program that focuses on developing effective strategies to help researchers take the leap from the laboratory to the market, creating societal impact.

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It ranges from Research and Development (R&D), protecting Intellectual Property to executing business development strategies (business plan and business model). It combines funding strategies, technical support, and business expertise as a full package to set your technology in motion in the commercial sphere.

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The program parallels with the two goals of the office:

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"Strengthen UP Visayas Technology Transfer Portfolio in areas that have high commercial interest and societal impact"

 

"Accelerate the commercialization of innovation with positive social and economic impact"