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
*Founder Factory is selective. Not all teams advance, but all gain mentorship, resources, and a pathway to launch.
Available Technologies
Complete this form for more detailed information about each technology.
AI & Data Science
Secure‑by‑Design AI for Edge Devices
Protecting real‑world AI before it’s exploited
As AI moves onto cameras, robots, and sensors, security must be built in—not bolted on. By embedding protection directly into edge operation, this on‑device software helps defend against malicious attacks, reducing risk and enabling broader, safer adoption of AI beyond controlled environments.
Building Trustworthy AI for High‑Stakes Decisions
Understanding AI Systems Before They Fail
As AI systems shape critical, real‑world decisions, knowing how they behave before problems arise becomes essential. This innovation points toward a future where teams can inspect and validate AI models in use—building confidence, catching issues earlier, and enabling safer deployment in high‑stakes environments.
Scalable Coaching Infrastructure for Behavior Change
Evidence-based coaching, built into software – so anyone can do it right, every time.
Behavior change drives outcomes in healthcare and education, yet current tools do not scale, leaving clinicians and faculty without the time or structure to support individuals effectively. MyActionPlans.com embeds evidence-based coaching into existing workflows through a guided, web-based platform that enables consistent, scalable behavior change without requiring extensive training.
Health and Bio
Front-Line Antiviral Protection Platform
Stopping Respiratory Infections Before They Take Hold
This intranasal platform reimagines antiviral protection by acting at the body’s front line—where respiratory viruses begin infection. By anchoring protection directly to airway cells, it enables longer‑lasting defense and a flexible approach that can be rapidly adapted to new and emerging viral threats.
Lipid‑Lowering Peptide for Cardiovascular Disease
Addressing the heart‑disease risk that today’s drugs leave behind
Even with medication, millions remain at risk for cardiovascular events. This innovation points toward a new class of therapies that address the full range of harmful blood lipoproteins—opening more complete and durable protection for patients underserved by today’s standard treatments.
Next‑Generation Lyme Disease Vaccine
Longer‑term protection for people and pets at risk
As Lyme risk continues to expand, this innovation points toward a new generation of vaccines designed for durability—not short‑lived immunity. The approach aims to provide broader, longer‑term protection for both people and pets in regions where Lyme disease is becoming a persistent and growing threat.
Ultra‑Rapid On‑Site Detection of Foodborne Pathogens
Real‑time insight for safer food production
Today’s food safety systems often catch problems too late. This innovation points toward a future where pathogens are detected on‑site in near real time—helping producers prevent contamination, reduce recalls, and gain clearer visibility into food safety across the supply chain.
UbiWhite – Instant, Needle-Free White Blood Cell Testing
Know your immune status in 60 seconds. Anytime. Anywhere.
Each year, one million Americans undergoing chemotherapy require frequent white blood cell checks, forcing repeated clinic visits, long waits, and blood draws that can delay treatment if counts are low. UbiWhite replaces this process with a $50 clip-on smartphone device and AI-powered app that delivers a full white blood cell count in 60 seconds, using light, magnetic sensing, and motion correction, all without needles, labs, or clinical staff.
Industrial Technologies
Low‑Cost Surface Alloying for Copper & Brass Castings
Improving corrosion resistance and safety in critical metal components
This technology enables foundries to produce safer, more durable copper and brass components by selectively upgrading surface performance. It improves corrosion resistance and reduces lead leaching using existing foundry processes—delivering higher‑quality products without changing bulk alloys or investing in new equipment.
Medical Device and Imaging
Augmented Reality‑Guided MRI Procedures
Making MRI‑guided care clearer, faster, and safer
By giving clinicians GPS‑like visual cues inside the MRI, this technology points toward a new standard for image‑guided care—where procedures are more precise, take less time, and place less burden on both patients and clinical teams.
CUped – A Breakthrough Pedaling Device That Restores Walking After Stroke
Stroke steals the ability to walk. CUped gives it back by making the weakened leg do the work.
After a stroke, many patients struggle to regain walking ability because traditional rehab allows the stronger leg to compensate, leaving the weaker leg undertrained. CUped addresses this with a motor-assisted, split-crank device that forces each leg to work independently, using targeted resistance to drive neurological recovery while reducing physical demands on therapists.
Interested in a technology listed above? 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.