Founder Factory Featured IP

Are you an entrepreneur seeking your next great startup idea?

Consider a ready to go University Technology

Founder Factory connects new and seasoned entrepreneurs who need a technology with high-potential innovations to launch startups. Participants are matched with innovations, collaborate with inventors, and receive mentorship to build a commercialization plan and investor-ready pitch.

Why consider a University tech?

  • De-risked starting point: Start with validated technology, move faster to launch, and build something that has real impact.
  • Built-in differentiation: These innovations are often novel, protected by IP, and ahead of the market, creating a clearer path to competitive advantage and venture-scale opportunities.

Who should take on a University tech?

  • Experienced founders
  • Aspiring founders
  • Operators and technology experts
  • Researchers and academic domain experts
  • Anyone ready to help build a startup from day one

How working with a University tech works:

  • Evaluate and validate a technology (listed below)
  • Build a commercialization and funding plan
  • Develop and pitch your venture
  • Collaborate with researchers
  • Lead early-stage startup progress with the help of Founder Factory and up to $50K in seed funding

Idea to Enterprise Pitch Night: University Innovations Ready for Launch

October 14th – Milwaukee’s Second University IP Pitch Event
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Available Technologies

Technologies from UWM, MCW, Versiti and Marquette are in need of teams to explore commercialization.
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*Founder Factory is selective. Not all teams advance, but all gain mentorship, resources, and a pathway to launch.


Interested in the technology listed? Fill out this Form to request Tech Briefs.
You must fill out the Form for each IP you are interested in.

Founder Factory IP Request Form

Please select the IP you are interested in, and you will receive a pdf copy of the Tech Brief once you submit this form.

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Please select the IP you are interested in, and you will receive a pdf copy of the Tech Brief once you submit this form. You will have to submit for each brief.