The Startup Roadmap
This 10-step guide shows you the path from disclosing your invention to planning for growth. Explore how BioVentures can help at every stage—whether you’re validating your concept, forming a company, or securing early funding.
Empowering UAMS Innovators
At BioVentures, we help inventors and researchers at UAMS to bring groundbreaking discoveries to life. By offering expert guidance on intellectual property protection, commercialization, and startup formation, we bridge the gap between academia and industry—transforming innovations into real-world impact.
What BioVentures Does for Inventors
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Identify and Protect Your IP
We provide end-to-end support in identifying and protecting your intellectual property, including guidance on patent filing and IP strategy.
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Commercialization Strategy:
From market validation and licensing to launching a startup, our team offers resources and expertise at every stage of the commercialization process.
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Funding and Partnership Opportunities:
Through our extensive network, we help you secure grants, venture capital, and industry partnerships to advance your innovation.
Resources & Opportunities
Intellectual Property Management
We collaborate with you to evaluate patentability, draft disclosures, and manage the IP process, ensuring your innovations receive proper protection.
Inventor’s Handbook
Your go-to guide for understanding the lifecycle of an invention at UAMS—from idea to market.
Funding Opportunities & Support
Access grants, awards, and internal programs designed to fuel early-stage research and accelerate development.
The Patent Process
Discover what to expect when seeking patents and learn the step-by-step journey of forming a startup—from initial feasibility assessments to revenue generation.
Policies & Procedures
Stay compliant with UAMS and AR Health Ventures guidelines. Review essential policies related to inventions, conflicts of interest, and licensing.
Connect with the BioVentures Team
Unsure about your next move? Schedule a meeting or reach out to our experts for guidance and support at any stage of your project.
Submit Your Invention Disclosure
Ready to take the first step? Share your discovery with us so we can help assess its commercial potential.
View Opportunities & Events
Stay informed about upcoming workshops, pitch competitions, and networking events that can accelerate your project.
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