Technical feasibility and Analysis

1. Principal Investigators (PI’s):

Primary PI: Name:

Dept/Co.: Dept/Co.:

Phone: Phone:

Email: Email:

1. Name and scientific description of Technology:

(Include the specific scientific purpose given by the inventors.)

1. Describe what the technology does in normal terms:

(Use normal language to describe what the technology does and how it can be used.)

1. Identify the current state of development: concept, lab demonstration, proof of principal, prototype, manufacturing models, commercial production,:

(Tell how far developed the technology is and how it has been demonstrated.)

1. What improvements or demonstration phases are still necessary?

(Describe what additional tests the inventor plans to conduct or development that may be needed.)

1. List potential uses of technology as currently developed (be as broad as possible and identify the underlying reasons for the research; relate to #3 above):

(This is where you complete the “Imagining” phase by listing all possible uses and products for the technology. It is expected that the technology has more uses than in just one product.)

1. What other technology could be developed from this work?

(List any other ideas the inventor has for how this technology could be expanded.)

1. Is there another technology that could be linked to this product to strengthen the proprietary position? If so, please identify:

(Describe any combination of technologies that might strengthen this one.)

1. List recent publications of the PI’s that relate to this technology:

(Has the inventor written about this technology in any publication?)

1. List patent applications on this technology (title, date of application or issuance, patent number, and inventors) and attach copies:

(If the product has any patents, list them.)

1. List potential competitive patents and attach copies:

(Are there competing technologies that the inventor is aware of?)

1. If no patent has been applied for or issued on this technology, what is the proper protection for this intellectual property?

(Should this be patented, copyrighted, kept only as trade secret?)

1. Describe any current commercialization activities by PI or sponsoring institution:

(Have there been other attempts to commercialize this technology?)

1. List current institutional financial support provided to the PI’s (can be educational or private institutions):

(If this has been supported by a university or corporation, what is the amount of the funding that has been given?)

1. How much research support will PI’s need in the next three years?

(Does the inventor think that additional funding will be needed to improve the technology?)

1. List potential alternate applications or unintended uses that could expand the commercial opportunity for the technology(i.e., adjacencies and likely future development opportunities, etc.):

(Here again, try to think of all the other possible uses for this technology. Help with “Imagining” phase.)

1. Are there enabling technologies that have been or need to be developed?

(Are there other technologies that have to be perfected or developed for this one to work in a product?)

18. How closely aligned to an identifiable market need is this technology? (Can a specific product or products be identified for this technology?

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