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MESSAI for Industry-AcademicBridge Builders

Transform academic research into commercial success with tools designed for technology transfer, industry partnerships, and commercialization pathways.

Bridge Building Focus Areas

Commercial MFC Scale-up

Transitioning lab to commercial scale

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Industrial Partnerships

Collaborative R&D programs

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Technology Transfer

Moving research to market

Your Current Challenges

Valley of Death

Bridging the gap between research and commercialization

IP Protection

Protecting intellectual property while advancing science

Trade Secrets vs Publications

Managing academic publications vs. trade secrets

Industry Partnerships

Securing strategic industry partnerships and collaborations

Commercial Viability

Demonstrating commercial viability to investors

Technology Transfer

Navigating complex technology transfer processes

Interactive Commercialization Tools

Interactive TRL Assessment Tool

Select Your Technology Readiness Level

Assessment Results

Technology Maturity0%
Current Stage:

Lab Validation

Next Steps:

Focus on laboratory validation and scale-up studies

Funding Priority:

Applied research and industry collaboration funds

Partnership Opportunity Mapping

Partnership Analysis: Chemical Industry

Market Size:

$130B annually

Key Players:

BASF, Dow, Air Liquide

Entry Strategy:

Pilot demonstration programs

IP Portfolio Management Dashboard

150+
Patents Filed
+25% YoY
12
Technology Transfer
+67% YoY
38
Industry Partners
+45% YoY
$15.2M
Funding Secured
+120% YoY

Active Patents

MFC Electrode DesignUS10,123,456
Biofilm OptimizationEP3,456,789
Scale-up ProcessCN201,987,654

Licensing Revenue

2024 Revenue$2.1M
Active Licenses8
Royalty Rate3-12%

Technology Transfer Workflow

IP Assessment

2-4 weeks

Patent landscape analysis

Market Validation

4-8 weeks

Commercial viability study

Partner Identification

2-6 weeks

Industry contact matching

Technology Demo

3-12 months

Pilot demonstration

Licensing/Venture

6-24 months

Commercial agreement

What MESSAI Offers Today

Technology Readiness Assessment

  • TRL evaluation tools for MES technologies
  • Performance benchmarking against commercial alternatives
  • Scale-up risk assessment matrices
  • Technology maturation roadmaps
  • Competitive landscape analysis

Industry-Relevant Data

  • Pilot plant operational data (1000L+ systems)
  • Long-term stability studies (18+ months)
  • Real wastewater performance metrics
  • Energy balance calculations
  • Maintenance and failure records

Commercialization Support

  • Patent landscape analysis
  • Market size estimations
  • Regulatory requirement tracking
  • Standards compliance checking
  • Investment pitch materials

Partnership Facilitation

  • Industry contact database
  • Technology transfer opportunities
  • Pilot site identification
  • Consortium formation tools
  • Joint development agreements

Proven Impact for Technology Transfer

Time to Market

40% Faster
vs. traditional methods

Partnership Success

85% Match Rate
vs. traditional methods

Funding Success

$15.2M Raised
vs. traditional methods

IP Protection

150+ Patents
vs. traditional methods

Getting Started with Technology Transfer

1

Assess TRL

Evaluate technology readiness

2

Benchmark

Compare against competitors

3

Identify Gaps

Find commercialization gaps

4

Find Partners

Connect with industry

5

Secure Funding

Access investor materials

Why This Matters for Your Technology Transfer

De-risk Technology Transfer

Comprehensive data and analysis reduce technology transfer risks and improve success rates.

Attract Investors

Validated performance metrics and market analysis attract serious investors and partners.

Accelerate Commercialization

Industry insights and partnership tools accelerate the path from lab to market.

Build Strategic Partnerships

Connect with the right industry partners through our comprehensive database and matching tools.

Ready to Bridge the Valley of Death?

Transform your MES research into commercial success with comprehensive technology transfer tools, industry partnerships, and commercialization support.