Corporate or business-sponsored innovation, invention and technology commercialization programs that effectively connect to the broader innovation ecosystem including small companies, universities and external experts, substantially improve their success.
iCatalysts and our partner EFN supports collaborative projects between corporations and the broader ecosystem. For example, we have led collaborative, open innovation projects with AT&T, Avery Dennison, Bank of Africa, Bank of America, General Electric, JD Power, PG&E, San Diego Gas and Electric, Sacramento Municipal Utility, District, Whirlpool and other companies.
Events and Competitions
In addition to collaborative projects, iCatalysts designs and manages workshops, hack-a-thons, and pitch offs that engage innovators to help solve invention and innovation challenges that corporations face. These events provide several benefits to corporations, innovators, universities and students alike including finding a job, recruiting, and collaborative problem-solving.
iCatalysts promotes and manages invention and business plan competitions for companies that seek to recognize student achievement. We leverage world class online platforms.
Other Services
iCatalysts provides project funding development services leveraging our database of more than 250 sources and thousands of potential collaborators.
For companies, universities and agencies, we provide technology and company due diligence drawing on our network of more than 30 technology and market experts.
iCatalysts has provided innovation training to more than 500 professionals. Topics include innovator coaching, project development and funding, and grant writing.