For the research or clinical scientist, a discovery can be an exciting piece of a puzzle or a eureka moment in a life-long journey of study.

Then it hits you; Now What? This is no longer just an idea, it should be turned into something tangible to benefit science and healthcare...

You have completed your research project, possibly published the results, and maybe presented the work at a conference. Now what?

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The most common reason for the commercial failure of a start-up entity is not having a compelling clinical need. What exactly is an “unmet

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The first step in defining your competitive landscape is to identify and define the technology’s current competition and how they fit into o

As you prepare to move your technology or product out of the academic setting towards commercial development, a key step is to define the ma

Intellectual property is the product of a person’s creativity and it can take several forms including patents, copyright, trademarks, and tr

Most new technologies and products will require regulatory scrutiny and approval prior to marketing.

When describing the financial support necessary to develop a technology, the first step is to be clear about the scope of the work you ...

Every investor follows their own rubric which they adapt to fit the specific context of the situation but the basic questions remain the

This article will explore ways you can ensure that you are connecting the promising technology you are developing, to addressing viable clin

A common refrain heard by healthcare entrepreneurs is that they should focus on satisfying an “unmet clinical need,” however...

Mass General Brigham continues to prioritize the growth and efficiency of innovation and collaboration throughout our system. In support...