technology commercialization in the university setting
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Technology Commercialization in the University Setting. Michael D. Kane, PhD (1) Associate Professor of Bioinformatics (2) University Faculty Scholar (3) Chair of Graduate Education Department of Computer and Information Technology (4) Lead Genomic Scientist - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Technology Commercialization in the University Setting
Michael D. Kane, PhD(1) Associate Professor of Bioinformatics
(2) University Faculty Scholar(3) Chair of Graduate Education
Department of Computer and Information Technology
(4) Lead Genomic ScientistBindley Bioscience Center at Discovery Park
Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, Indiana, USA
bioinformatics.tech.purdue.edu
Process Overview
Research
Business Needs & Opportunities
Scientific Exploration
Process & Work Flow Optimization
Patent Application
Prototype Development
Prototype Assessment
Tech Transfer & Licensing
Seed-Stage Company
Business PlanManagement Team
Marketing & Sales GrowthManufacturing & Production
Co-inventorship & Co-founding Companies
2002: NucleicoBased on a molecular biology method developed in a corporate biotechnology lab, then spun-out to form a separate company. Investment & capital from another biotech firm, IP licensing fees paid to the originating company. Dissolved in 2005 due to competition with drop in cost for DNA sequencing.
2006: Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS)Based on a method for auto-aiming directional antennas to lower the risk of injury to technicians on communication towers. Optimized to auto-aim and maintain wireless network links with distant, moving vehicles and vessels. Over $3 million in sales in 2010.Founding technology developed and licensed from Purdue University2008: Genomic GuidanceBased on a method for electronically managing clinical genotyping (DNA testing) records in support of healthcare (software and data management). Exploring a second business component involving DNA testing (hardware). Founding technology developed and licensed from Purdue University.
BroadbandAntennaTrackingSystems, Inc.
www.batswireless.com
•Broadband•Antenna•Tracking•Systems, Inc.
Company website - www.batswireless.com
Vision of Defense Company enabled through 2nd BATS product for Harris Corporation. Successful demo conducted with Ecuador Navy. U.S. Navy demo is scheduled.
CHALLENGE: SHIP-TO-SHIP, SHIP-TO-SHORE, SHIP-TO-AIR
BATS System combines hardware and embedded software to enable an auto-aiming antenna system
(1) Signal strength and network performance variables are monitored by the system.
(2) Algorithms utilize these variables, as well as GPS, gyro-sensors, and accelerometers to determine the optimal antenna position.
(3) Motors control the azimuth and elevation of the antenna
Over 300+ units installed worldwide.
Major business sectors include marine oil and gas exploration, command & control, and emergency responders.
Emergency Response/Homeland Security Market
GAINING MOMENTUM IN HUGE MARKET WITH DIRE NEED.
BEGINNING DIALOGUE WITH FCC AND FEMA
Standby
FIRST EVER SHIP-TO-SHIP ADHOC MESH NETWORK
(MOVING SHIPS AT GREAT DISTANCES). ENABLED
LEADING SEISMIC SURVEY COMPANY TO CONDUCT NEW REVOLUTIONARY
METHOD FOR COLLECTING SEISMIC DATA.
Oil & Gas
3 BATS SYSTEMS
PER VESSEL
Military: Lockheed Martin Products
RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF GIGABIT SPEED
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
REQUIRES AIMING .4 DEGREE BEAM (E.G. 10
FT. TARGET AT 1.5 MILES)
Representative BATS Customers and Partners
Some Notable Customers