The iBridge Network, a program of the non-profit Kauffman Innovation Network, Inc., provides researchers and entrepreneurs access to university developed innovations to encourage further advances and next-generation products. The Network aggregates research materials, technologies, and discoveries in an online, easy-to-search forum—the iBridge Web site.
How does the iBridge Network provide links?
The iBridge Network's Web site, www.iBridgeNetwork.org, facilitates linkages between universities, industry, and entrepreneurs. On the Web site ...
- Users browse research or use the search tools to quickly and accurately find research related to specific topics. Users can request more information, subscribe to searches, follow innovations, and share details of innovations through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc…
- Users contact universities directly about the assets or, if the Universities have enabled eCommerce, they can purchase and license the product right from the site.
- Existing university data systems such as Inteum Company LLC, and Knowledge Sharing Systems can be easily integrated, allowing participation without more work.
- Universities post their research using an online form or "plug and play" integration with existing database tools, enabling them to post more research.
