Disclosure & Validation

This initial stage involves identifying potential opportunities within research projects.

Researchers submit their ideas or inventions to the platform, where they are assessed for commercial viability without compromising IP protection. This process helps TTOs prioritise projects with the greatest potential.

Benefits
  • Early ID of viable projects
  • Protected IP disclosure process
  • Standardised evaluation criteria
  • Unbiased expert feedback
  • Aligned with academic publishing timelines
  • Streamlined reporting and decision-making

Evaluate

At this stage, the focus is on market analysis and strategy development. 

Teams assess market size, entry strategies, and identify necessary resources and personnel to bring the innovation to market. This comprehensive evaluation helps shape the project's future direction.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive market analysis
  • Clear commercialisation strategy development
  • Resource and skill gap identification
  • Risk assessment and mitigation planning
  • Competitive landscape mapping
  • Potential partner and collaborator identification

Launch

The launch phase involves building a strong foundation for the project's commercialisation.

This includes assembling the team, developing business plans and roadmaps, and creating an investment profile. These elements are crucial for securing PIPE General Fund (gDAO) investment and attracting other potential investors and commercial partners.

Benefits
  • Expert team assembly
  • Detailed business plan creation
  • Clear roadmap development
  • Attractive investment profile building
  • Intellectual property strategy refinement
  • Stakeholder alignment and buy-in

Fund

During the funding stage, investment agreements and commercial documents are finalised with all stakeholders. 

The PIPE Platform provides access to its own funds via the PIPE General Fund (gDAO) as well as various funding sources, including high net worth individuals, venture capital funds, and specialised investment vehicles, with initial funding of up to 2 million USDC initially available.

Benefits
  • Access to diverse funding sources
  • Structured investment approach
  • Milestone-based funding releases
  • Reduced early-stage costs
  • Optimised project cash flow
  • Independent investment committee oversight

List

In the final stage, the new entity is listed on the PIPExchange. 

This listing ensures future funding is secured, allowing the founding team to focus on growing the value of their innovation. 

The platform continues to support the project through board observation, license management, and joint venture management and further funding rounds, up to IPO levels as needed.

Benefits
  • Assured future funding
  • Increased visibility to potential partners
  • Performance tracking against KPIs
  • Flexible exit strategies
  • Ongoing support and guidance
  • Enhanced credibility in the market