THE CENTER FOR RESEARCH INNOVATION
CRI Training Course
OVERVIEW
Discover the dynamic intersection of innovation, research, and entrepreneurship with Northeastern’s Center for Research Innovation (CRI). This training series takes you through CRI’s unique approach to technology transfer and commercialization, beginning with the vital role of intellectual property in protecting groundbreaking research and facilitating its practical application in the marketplace. You’ll then explore the intricacies of licensing innovations and learn how these tools help bring inventions to the global stage. Finally, the series highlights how CRI’s Venture team bridges the gap between innovation and entrepreneurship, offering expert guidance, grant support, and marketing resources to ensure spinouts and startups succeed. By the end, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of how CRI translates cutting-edge research into real-world impact.
Overview of Training
This series of training videos is designed to guide you through three essential pillars that shape our approach to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
Intellectual Property Basics
Explore the concept of Intellectual Property (IP) as championed by Northeastern and the CRI. We’ll cover the fundamentals of IP and the strategies Northeastern employs to protect it.
Why Intellectual Property Matters
Delve deeper into the significance of IP and its profound impact on industries, economies, and everyday life.
Northeastern’s Patent and Copyright Policy
Review Northeastern’s patent, copyright, and trade secrets policies and how they provide a framework for protecting Northeastern’s intellectual property, or assets.
Invention Disclosure Process
Why it is essential to inform the CRI about an invention, as early as reasonably possible, before making any public disclosures.
Bayh-Dole and Government Compliance
Learn about Northeastern’s obligations under Federal law
Patent Process and Filing Provisional
Understand the journey of an invention from its conception to patenting
Patent Application and Prosecution
Follow all the crucial stages of submitting a provisional patent, the process of obtaining a full patent, and how the CRI will support you.
Commercialization Assessment
Understand how your invention will be commercially assessed.
Commercialization Options – Path to Impact
Explore the best avenues for introducing a technology to the market.
Licensing Basics
Understand the purpose of licensing Northeastern’s Intellectual Property (IP), which include patents and copyrights.
Exclusive/Non-Exclusive and Express License
Learn the difference and understand how it is a legal agreement, and why the licensee is required to meet these obligations in order to maintain the license
Spark Fund
Learn how the CRI Spark Fund provides an opportunity of financial support to facilitate the advancement of early-stage commercial inventions across all fields.
Ventures Introduction
Learn if you’re an academic or scientific founder, and how the CRI is your partner in bringing your innovation to the market.
Ventures External Resources
Review how the CRI connects innovators with a wide array of external opportunities tailored to enhance and expedite their entrepreneurial journey
Fund Raising Options for Early-Stage Spinouts
Navigating the financial landscape of early-stage spinouts requires a discerning understanding of available fundraising mechanisms.
Cap Tables and Equity Structures
Learn about a foundational tool in this realm called the Capitalization Table, commonly referred to as the CAP Table.
Building a Successful Team
Earn how to assembling a team that harmonizes expertise, values, and vision is vital for any early-stage company.
Advisory Board and Board of Directors
Learn why daily operations of a startup require immense attention, and how the overarching guidance from the Advisory Board and Board of Directors can make the difference between fleeting success and sustained growth.