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WiSys Technology Foundation works hand in hand with the University of Wisconsin System to support research and technology development, link campus innovators with industry leaders and speed technology transfer through patent and licensing activities.

Skyhaven Systems is a research and development firm headquartered in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with primary laboratories in Westford, Massachusetts. Established in 2017 through the merger of Reactive Innovations, LLC, the company specializes in addressing critical needs of the U.S. Government across the Defense, Energy, Aerospace, and Environmental sectors. Skyhaven employs advanced electrochemical engineering and reaction-based chemistry to tackle complex technical challenges, working closely with agencies such as the Department of Defense, NASA, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The firm focuses on innovative chemical process technologies, including reactor design and thermal management, to develop operational prototypes and deliver research findings. As a small business, Skyhaven retains technology rights from its government-funded projects, providing the government with a royalty-free license while also enabling the firm to pursue commercialization opportunities. This strategic approach allows Skyhaven to address high-risk development areas often overlooked by larger organizations, fostering innovation through government contracts and grants. The firm actively protects its intellectual property through patents and trade secrets, positioning itself for future growth in both governmental and commercial markets.

Arithmik provides hardware solutions for AI and high-performance computing needs. They offer IP as well as physical chip solutions for emerging AI and HPC tasks. Their services engage in the business of researching integrated circuits by reducing device and interconnect circuit scaling requirements, enabling computer makers to avail an integrated circuit technology that performs parallel and distributed computing at the core while being reconfigurable at run-time through a compiler.

Foresight Science & Technology, Inc. (Foresight), founded in 1980, is a provider of commercialization, technology transfer, and due diligence services. Their methodology is described in The Art & Science of Technology Transfer, a best-selling textbook by their founder, Dr. Phyllis “Leah” Speser, who also helped develop the legislation that created the US innovation ecosystem and is emulated by innovation ecosystems around the globe. Their customers include: universities, companies, government agencies, laboratories, foundations, inventors and investors. Their services include assessing technologies, marketing and licensing technologies, training and mentoring, launching programs, and providing operational and technical support.

Agita Labs, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a startup focused on developing advanced privacy-enhanced computing architectures. The company aims to create new data markets by safeguarding data intellectual property rights and respecting personal information. Its technology employs sequestered encryption to deliver robust cryptographic defenses against various threats, including data disclosures, integrity attacks, and side-channel attacks. Agita Labs' solutions enable secure data sharing and allow for complex computations on encrypted data, facilitating discovery while maintaining privacy.

Vidatronic is a fabless semiconductor and systems company that provides power management solutions for multiple market applications. The company energy-efficient solutions minimize overall system cost and number of external components while providing the best in class power efficiency and supply noise isolation. It helps customers by licensing our latest analog Intellectual Property (IP) designs, including power management unit (PMU), CMOS radio frequency (RF), and LED lighting solutions, for integration into customers’ application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) and systems on a chip (SoCs). Vidatronic works with partners starting with the product definition and selection of an optimal architecture for the Power Management Unit (PMU) of the microchip, for example, an Application Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) or a System-on-a-Chip (SOC). Vidatronic delivers the PMU section of the ASIC or SOC and also helps partners ramp-up products into volume production.

PatentDive, Inc. is a New Orleans-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing visual patent drafting software aimed at improving communication in the patent process. The company's tools assist in invention disclosure and rapid patent drafting, allowing users to transform complex ideas into patent applications efficiently. Funded by the National Science Foundation, PatentDive's software features a visual interface that simplifies the navigation of patent portfolios and translates invention language into actionable data. This innovative platform serves a diverse user base, including patent professionals, inventors, entrepreneurs, corporate innovation teams, in-house patent counsel, technology transfer offices, and educational institutions. Additionally, the application incorporates gamified elements to enhance patent education, enabling users to make informed decisions throughout the patenting process.

LiloTree is an advanced materials company that offers next-generation technology solutions via chemistry and material innovations. The company is based in Seattle, Washington, and is an NSF-funded manufacturer and distributor of ENIG-Premium, an environmentally friendly patented solution that offers enhanced reliability at a lower cost.

LiloTree is an advanced materials company that offers next-generation technology solutions via chemistry and material innovations. The company is based in Seattle, Washington, and is an NSF-funded manufacturer and distributor of ENIG-Premium, an environmentally friendly patented solution that offers enhanced reliability at a lower cost.

PatentDive, Inc. is a New Orleans-based company founded in 2013 that specializes in developing visual patent drafting software aimed at improving communication in the patent process. The company's tools assist in invention disclosure and rapid patent drafting, allowing users to transform complex ideas into patent applications efficiently. Funded by the National Science Foundation, PatentDive's software features a visual interface that simplifies the navigation of patent portfolios and translates invention language into actionable data. This innovative platform serves a diverse user base, including patent professionals, inventors, entrepreneurs, corporate innovation teams, in-house patent counsel, technology transfer offices, and educational institutions. Additionally, the application incorporates gamified elements to enhance patent education, enabling users to make informed decisions throughout the patenting process.

Enclavix is an Artificial Intelligence software company that uses AI advanced software to extract context and meaning from unstructured data. Our first application of our curation platform is a set of online tools to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship by applying artificial intelligence, machine learning and related technologies to identify and curate the highest quality, most useful resources to coach and support startup entrepreneurs and to tackle intellectual property challenges. The company has received over $1.2 million in funding from the National Science Foundation through the SBIR program to allow the launch of the AI – powered VentureWrench Library at Library.VentureWrench.com. The VentureWrench Startup Community combines artificial intelligence and advanced software with rich content to help entrepreneurs bring capital into their business, solve problems, answer questions and help them move their business forward. The startup coaches and creators of the VentureWrench Startup Community, the team at Enclavix, LLC, are experienced entrepreneurs who have started multiple businesses, raised millions of dollars in investment from investors and the SBIR program, and sold their prior company to a public firm. Our CEO has also mentored and provided grant funding for dozens of emerging technology companies through her public service running a State funding program. The team is passionate about entrepreneurship and its potential for entrepreneurs and for the economy. Enclavix designed the VentureWrench Library to help entrepreneurs find the information they need – from the best resources – as quickly as possible. Enclavix appreciates the support of the National Science Foundation which provided funding for a portion of this work. Learn more at https://enclavix.com/ , https://venturewrench.com/ or https://venturewrench.com/about/ .

Nano-Meta Technologies develops and commercializes intellectual property. The company offers nano-antennas for heat-assisted magnetic data recording, ultra-thin optical elements, meta-surfaces, and chemical/bio/medical sensing and probing applications. It was founded in 2010 and headquartered in West Lafayette, Indiana.

Enclavix is an Artificial Intelligence software company that uses AI advanced software to extract context and meaning from unstructured data. Our first application of our curation platform is a set of online tools to accelerate innovation and entrepreneurship by applying artificial intelligence, machine learning and related technologies to identify and curate the highest quality, most useful resources to coach and support startup entrepreneurs and to tackle intellectual property challenges. The company has received over $1.2 million in funding from the National Science Foundation through the SBIR program to allow the launch of the AI – powered VentureWrench Library at Library.VentureWrench.com. The VentureWrench Startup Community combines artificial intelligence and advanced software with rich content to help entrepreneurs bring capital into their business, solve problems, answer questions and help them move their business forward. The startup coaches and creators of the VentureWrench Startup Community, the team at Enclavix, LLC, are experienced entrepreneurs who have started multiple businesses, raised millions of dollars in investment from investors and the SBIR program, and sold their prior company to a public firm. Our CEO has also mentored and provided grant funding for dozens of emerging technology companies through her public service running a State funding program. The team is passionate about entrepreneurship and its potential for entrepreneurs and for the economy. Enclavix designed the VentureWrench Library to help entrepreneurs find the information they need – from the best resources – as quickly as possible. Enclavix appreciates the support of the National Science Foundation which provided funding for a portion of this work. Learn more at https://enclavix.com/ , https://venturewrench.com/ or https://venturewrench.com/about/ .

Established in 2012 as IP Shakti, Prediqtus is a patent monetization advisory service with a passion to discover assets which can bring significant value to corporations of all sizes, universities, and federal laboratories. Prediqtus uses a proprietary and intelligent Patent Analytics platform that is not commercially available, in effect saving significant resources upfront. Prediqtus provides customized Patent Advisory, Transactions, and Patent Valuation services to its fortune 500 clients as well as prominent universities around the world. Prediqtus provides the right blend of technology expertise and strategy to its clients. All work performed at Prediqtus is done by engaged, experienced professionals. Prediqtus is a think tank which provides consulting services for creation of new IP marketplaces. By integrating patent monetization and analytics with business development strategy, the experts at Prediqtus can produce significant value. Prediqtus was formed as a world class Proof of Concept model for medical devices in partnership with leading universities around the world. Utilizing robust CEOs in Residence (CIR) program and Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR), Prediqtus spins out viable startup companies. They play an integral role in unlocking innovation by providing early-stage support to begin the commercialization process. Although research is thriving, many valuable technologies fail to make it to market. This is especially disheartening in medical fields, as patients anxiously await new technology to improve their quality of life. Prediqtus understands the hurdles that universities, non-profits, and small entities face when deploying new innovations.

Ferric specializes in integrated voltage regulation and power management solutions, focusing on the development of high-density integrated power inductors and complementary circuit intellectual property for CMOS foundries. Their technology allows for the monolithic integration of power management circuitry on chips, leading to significant improvements in system energy efficiency. By utilizing patented thin-film power inductors, Ferric's single-chip power converters cater to a wide range of applications, from full-scale servers to chip-level power electronics. This innovative approach not only enhances energy savings but also minimizes both the size and cost of power management systems, making it a valuable asset for chip manufacturers.

MaxPower's size and expertise enable unmatched customer service for a completely collaborative partnership. With a vast and constantly growing IP portfolio, MaxPower's proprietary device structures and process techniques enable its customers and strategic partners to continue to provide leading-edge products to the marketplace. Extensive experience in research and development, design, and applications knowledge are part of each and every product and/or service that MaxPower provides.

CoolChip specializes in Kinetic Cooling, a category based on disruptive technology transforming electronics cooling that is transforming the electronics cooling industry. Solutions Powered by Kinetic CoolingTM offer unprecedented performance across acoustics, form factor, and cooling. By partnering with CoolChip, consumer electronics and enterprise manufacturers have the opportunity to unleash innovation and deliver next-generation products for their customers. CoolChip was founded by MIT engineers in 2011 and is the exclusive provider of Kinetic CoolingTM technology. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio and is based in Boston, MA.

Zeno Semiconductor, Inc. is a company based in Sunnyvale, California, that focuses on developing and licensing advanced memory and logic technologies aimed at enhancing the scalability of semiconductor devices. Founded in 2010, Zeno's innovations are designed to be compatible with existing mainstream complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) and fin field effect transistor (FinFET) fabrication processes, requiring no new materials or equipment and no alterations to current libraries and intellectual properties. The company has been awarded over 50 patents for its technologies, which enable customers to improve the performance and efficiency of their semiconductor products.

InnoGenomics Technologies specializes in genetic testing solutions, offering a range of services including DNA quantification, short tandem repeat (STR) genotyping, genotyping and gene expression assays, and other DNA-related services. The company has developed a patented technology that is scalable for various applications, such as forensic identification, missing person cases, and establishing familial and ancestral relationships. Additionally, InnoGenomics provides research and development for biological samples, along with validation and training services to support its testing solutions.

Ferric specializes in integrated voltage regulation and power management solutions, focusing on the development of high-density integrated power inductors and complementary circuit intellectual property for CMOS foundries. Their technology allows for the monolithic integration of power management circuitry on chips, leading to significant improvements in system energy efficiency. By utilizing patented thin-film power inductors, Ferric's single-chip power converters cater to a wide range of applications, from full-scale servers to chip-level power electronics. This innovative approach not only enhances energy savings but also minimizes both the size and cost of power management systems, making it a valuable asset for chip manufacturers.

QM Power, Inc. is a manufacturer of advanced magnetic circuits and electronic controllers for electric motors, generators, and actuators, serving both domestic and international markets. Established in 2006 and based in Kansas City, Missouri, the company specializes in a range of products including synchronous and electronic start motors, as well as fan motors for commercial refrigeration and HVAC applications. These applications cover various equipment such as display cases, vending machines, and agricultural ventilation systems. QM Power leverages proprietary technologies, including QSync and Parallel Path Magnetic Technology, to enhance energy efficiency in its products. The company holds all intellectual property related to electromechanical devices previously owned by Flynn Research and Magnetic Revolutions LLC, and continues to expand its technology portfolio through collaboration with academic and commercial partners. Additionally, QM Power offers financing and service programs to support its product offerings, making its innovative solutions accessible to clients across multiple industries.