Innovation & Economic Development

FIU Research has given rise to state of the art innovation and discovery within the University community to build and strengthen a culture of economic development and entrepreneurship.

Additionally, FIU has an established Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. The National Academy of Inventors honors academic inventions, recognizes and encourages inventors, as well as enhances the visibility of the University’s technologies and innovations.

On this site and our Technology Management and Commercialization Office page, you will find technologies available for licensing as well as the policies and procedures associated with development and commercialization of technologies.

85

Invention Disclosures

73

US Patent Applications Filed

FIU research has given rise to state of the art innovation and discovery within the University community to build and strengthen a culture of economic development and entrepreneurship.

Additionally, FIU has an established Chapter of the National Academy of Inventors. The National Academy of Inventors honors academic inventions, recognizes and encourages inventors, as well as enhances the visibility of the University’s technologies and innovations.

On this site you will find technologies available for licensing as well as the policies and procedures associated with development and commercialization of technologies.

85

Invention Disclosures

73

US Patent Applications Filed

*Data for Fiscal Year 2018

Featured Innovation

Shekhar Bhansali, an Alcatel Lucent professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, created a wearable sensor to help people manage their alcohol intake.

Activity trackers monitor your steps; this innovative sensor measures your blood alcohol level. Worn like a watch, this sensor picks up vapors from the skin and sends the data to a server. If the alcohol reading is high, via an app, a designated loved one gets an alert to check in on the user. This easy-to-wear gadget will help address issues with social drinking and addiction.

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Technology Management and Commercialization

For more information on Technology Management and Commercialization, please visit our Technology Management and Commercialization Office page or click on the links below.  You can also contact our Office Coordinator Nathalie Theodore via telephone at 305-348-0008 or via email at: theodorn@fiu.edu.

Technology Management and Commercialization is primarily responsible for the evaluation and management of inventions, invention disclosures and the overall patenting process for FIU innovations. The group manages the evaluation of disclosed technology through assessment of patentability, economic value, and other factors that could affect its commercialization. The staff also handles the negotiations and licensing of FIU innovations. Additionally, they work with the University community to foster collaborations with industry with particular focus on promoting research, student research opportunities, and economic development.

Technology Management and Commercialization is responsible for:

  • Receiving and managing invention disclosures from members of the FIU community
  • Assisting FIU faculty, staff, and students with all phases of intellectual property protection and commercialization of technology
  • Discussing with inventors potential patent filings and matters dealing with patentability
  • Evaluating ideas for possible intellectual property protection and marketability
  • Discussing with FIU faculty, staff, and students the potential for corporate spin-outs of their innovations
  • Discussing and assisting with potential licensing opportunities and collaboration
  • Managing the filing and prosecution of patent applications
  • Handling licensing negotiations and licensing of FIU technology
  • Training groups within FIU regarding the different aspects of technology management and commercialization

To learn more about Technology Management and Commercialization please refer to the Inventor’s Handbook

Name Title Phone #
Pedro “Peter” Hernandez Director (305) 348-3051
Elizabeth Garami Licensing Manager (305) 348-2638
Shantanu Balkundi Licensing Associate (305) 348-8061
Anne Laure (Anlo) Schmitt-Olivier Licensing Associate (305) 348-5948
Nathalie Theodore Office Coordinator (305) 348-2917

StartUP FIU

For more information on StartUP FIU, please visit our StartUP FIU site.  You can also contact us via telephone at 305-348-7156 or via email at: startup@fiu.edu.