{"673706":{"#nid":"673706","#data":{"type":"news","title":"Georgia Tech Launches Quadrant-i, a New Unit to Enhance Research Commercialization","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech Launches Quadrant-i, a New Unit to Enhance Research Commercialization\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Office of Commercialization introduces Quadrant-i, a new unit dedicated to helping faculty, researchers, and students translate their research into startups.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe name is inspired by Pasteur\u2019s quadrant in the Daniel Stokes innovation-impact model and will emphasize the translation of deep scientific research into products. (See more information about Pasteur\u2019s quadrant here.)\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuadrant-i will join the other units in \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003Ecommercialization\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/licensing.research.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EOffice of Technology Licensing\u003C\/a\u003E, \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/venturelab.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003EVentureLab\u003C\/a\u003E, and \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/create-x.gatech.edu\/\u0022\u003ECREATE-X\u003C\/a\u003E \u2014 in making Georgia Tech the premier campus for startups and commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cAs we grow our efforts toward delivering impact through commercialization, creating a unit that is solely focused on helping our faculty, students, and researchers launch startups based on their research is essential,\u201d said Raghupathy \u201cSiva\u201d Sivakumar, vice president of Commercialization and chief commercialization officer.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe functions of Quadrant-i have historically been supported by VentureLab, a national leader in entrepreneurship training and research. The reorganization will also allow VentureLab to amplify its impact in making Georgia Tech a thought leader for entrepreneurship.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EQuadrant-i will be a comprehensive resource for the thriving research community on campus, facilitating the journey from innovations to impact. The unit will offer programs, resources, and services tailored to expedite and enhance the commercialization process, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cul\u003E\u003Cli\u003EAdvocating for policy changes and incentive structures to foster a culture of impact.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ESecuring non-dilutive grant funding.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ENavigating conflicts of interest to maintain research integrity.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EProviding mentorship on the business aspects of innovation.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003EInterfacing with customers, investors, and mentors.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003Cli\u003ELaunching startups with essential resources and support.\u003C\/li\u003E\u003C\/ul\u003E\u003Cp\u003EA search is currently underway for a director, who will report to Sivakumar.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Office of Commercialization invites faculty, researchers, students, investors, mentors, industry leaders, and innovators to collaborate with Quadrant-i and learn more about its programs and services.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor more information, visit:\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/commercialization.gatech.edu\/quadrant-i\u0022\u003E commercialization.gatech.edu\/quadrant-i\u003C\/a\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ENews Contact\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ELacey Cameron, Marketing Manager\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003Elacey.cameron@gatech.edu\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EGeorgia Tech\u0027s Office of Commercialization is proud to announce the launch of Quadrant-i, our latest initiative dedicated to enhancing the translation of research into successful startups. This new unit joins CREATE-X, VentureLab, and the Office of Technology Licensing, reinforcing our commitment to making Georgia Tech a leading hub for innovation and commercialization.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","format":"limited_html"}],"field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"Georgia Tech\u0027s Office of Commercialization is proud to announce the launch of Quadrant-i, our latest initiative dedicated to enhancing the translation of research into successful startups. 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