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Sopheon is an international provider of software and services for product lifecycle management. Its Accolade solution helps manufacturers and service providers differentiate in the market by aligning strategic roadmapping, idea development, and innovation process execution. Its customers span industries and include major players such as General Motors, Honeywell, BASF, PepsiCo, Electrolux, Motorola, Cadbury, BAE Systems, Verizon Wireless, and Celanese. Sopheon's product lifecycle management tools support strategic roadmapping, idea development, portfolio management, and the creation, commercialization, and replacement of products. The aim is to help organizations decide which products to develop and bring more profitable new products to market faster, enabling long-term revenue growth and profitability.

IP Pragmatics is a management consultancy established in 2001 and based in London, United Kingdom. The firm specializes in scientific technologies and intellectual property, offering a range of services that include market assessment, valuation, technology transfer support, policy and strategy development, intellectual property audits, competitive intelligence, and licensing assistance. IP Pragmatics serves clients across various sectors, including agriculture technology, life sciences, food products, and healthcare. Its clientele comprises universities, research institutes, enterprises, and public sector organizations, reflecting the firm's commitment to enhancing the value and impact of intellectual property in diverse fields.

MyIP is a company focused on the development and provision of software solutions for intellectual property (IP) and technology transfer management. Catering to a diverse clientele that includes universities, research institutes, government departments, and businesses of various sizes throughout Europe, MyIP offers both packaged and customized software designed to streamline IP asset management and facilitate effective technology transfer. By leveraging its expertise in the field, the company aims to enhance the management and utilization of intellectual property resources for its clients.

Covalent Data, Inc. operates an online platform that connects innovation with technology enterprises, serving as a comprehensive resource for technology transfer and corporate licensing professionals. The company provides intelligent search tools that leverage machine learning to integrate and analyze a vast array of public and private data, including patents, academic discoveries, and SEC filings. This enables users to trace the journey of invention from research to commercialization, facilitating opportunity identification and due diligence. Covalent Data's platform supports a diverse array of stakeholders, including academic institutions, Fortune 2000 companies, granting agencies, and innovators, allowing them to track trends, assess technologies, and connect with one another efficiently. Established in 2011 and based in Denver, Colorado, Covalent Data was previously known as Collective IP, Inc. and became a subsidiary of Wellspring Worldwide Inc. in 2017.

Flintbox, originally established in 2003 by the University of British Columbia, is a leading platform for open innovation and intellectual property exchange. Acquired by Wellspring in 2010, Flintbox has evolved into an advanced software platform that fosters collaboration among a global community of researchers and innovators. With more than 17,000 registered users from over 500 organizations across six continents, Flintbox serves as a vital resource for connecting research institutions and industry professionals. The platform's development is user-driven, incorporating feedback and suggestions from its diverse community to enhance features and functionality. Flintbox aims to facilitate relationships and drive collaboration within the innovation ecosystem.