Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship

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The Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship (OTIE) at WPI identifies, evaluates, values, protects, classifies, markets, and licenses the intellectual property assets developed by WPI researchers and other significant users of WPI resources. The office maintains close working relationships with faculty and staff researchers, manages the patented technologies database, and facilitates the transfer of WPI-owned intellectual property.

WPI researchers collaborate across disciplines on state-of the-art solutions to critical industrial, medical, and environmental problems. The resulting commercial relevance of their ideas is one of the ways we measure success in our research programs. Our resources help them maximize their marketability and market potential.

The OTIE acts as the point of contact for faculty expertise, and partners with the Office of Sponsored Programs to negotiate intellectual property conditions in sponsored research agreements.

WPI technologies and active patents that are available to license are posted on In-Part.  Search available technologies.

Get in Touch with Us

Do you have questions about how OTIE can help you? Reach out to us at otc@wpi.edu.

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Location: 15-17 Schussler Road
Phone: 508-831-4907

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Granted Patents in FY24

Explore the innovative spirit at WPI through our newly granted patents for FY24. These patents represent the dedication and creativity of our faculty, researchers, and students, who are pushing the boundaries of technology and scientific discovery. Each patent showcases breakthroughs across various fields, highlighting WPI’s commitment to advancing knowledge and creating solutions that impact industries and improve lives. Discover how WPI’s intellectual property portfolio supports our mission to foster innovation and drive progress in engineering, science, and technology.

 

 
Surgical Cutting Apparatus
 
Atomizing Device For Use In A Spray Dryer
 
Method and Apparatus for Recycling Lithium Ion Batteries
 
Downwards Absorbing And Upwards Accomodating Footwear Heel
 
Impact Absorbing Footwear Protrusion
Robotic Gripper Member
Actuators and Methods of Use
Prevention Of Pressure Ulcers
Cold Sprayed Radiation Shielding

 
 
Sprayed Formation Of Batteries
Ski Binding Suspension System For Vertical Load Transmission
Wearable Blood Gas Monitor
FACILE ETCHING FOR SINGLE CRYSTAL CATHODE MATERIALS
DIRECT CARBON FUEL CELL DCFC WITH MOLTEN METAL
Optical Fiber Sensors
Eye Tracking System
Ethanol Derived Petrochemicals
Method and Apparatus for Efficient Metal Distillation
 
 

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A Novel Way to Recycle Lithium-ion Batteries

WPI Professor Yan Wang has invented a way to recycle old lithium-ion batteries and keep them out of landfills. An entrepreneur, Wang also co-founded Ascend Elements to commercialize his recycling process. Wang and his lab continue to show that recycled battery materials can outperform new materials, which will lead to a more sustainable battery industry.

Tech Transfer Resources and Publications

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WPI Commercialization Fund

OTIE has resources to provide early investments in promising technologies and ventures, including the Accelerate WPI program. The WPI Commercialization Fund can provide investments of up to $50,000 into ideas with a clear commercial pathway, and is open to faculty, students, or alumni. To see the Operating Principles of the Commercialization Fund, click here.

National Academy of Inventors — WPI Chapter

The WPI chapter of the National Academy of Inventors honors academic invention, recognizes and encourages inventors, and enhances the visibility of WPI research and innovation. To apply, students must have applied for at least a provisional patent while an undergraduate; faculty must have an issued patent; and alumni must have an issued patent, either as an individual or through an employer.

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Sustainability of the Built Environment

Researchers seek solutions for a source of 40 percent of carbon emissions worldwide—human-made infrastructure.

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