About
Quadrant-i is the newest addition to the Office of Commercialization and is dedicated to helping faculty, researchers, and students translate their research into startups. Quadrant-i is poised to be a comprehensive resource for the thriving research community on campus, facilitating the journey from innovations to impact. Quadrant-i offers programs, resources, and services tailored to expedite and enhance the commercialization process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quadrant-i?
Quadrant-i is a new unit in Georgia Tech’s Office of Commercialization that is dedicated to helping faculty, researchers, and students translate their research into startups.
What does the name “Quadrant-i” mean?
The name is inspired by Pasteur’s quadrant in the Daniel Stokes innovation-impact model and will emphasize the translation of deep scientific research into products. (See more information about Pasteur’s quadrant here.)
What are the primary functions of Quadrant-i?
Quadrant-i will be a comprehensive resource for the thriving research community on campus, facilitating the journey from innovations to impact. The unit will offer programs, resources, and services tailored to expedite and enhance the commercialization process, including:
- Advocating for policy changes and incentive structures to foster a culture of impact.
- Securing non-dilutive grant funding.
- Navigating conflicts of interest to maintain research integrity.
- Providing mentorship on the business aspects of innovation.
- Interfacing with customers, investors, and mentors.
- Launching startups with essential resources and support.
What are the units in the Office of Commercialization including Quadrant-i?
Quadrant-i will join the other units in commercialization — the Office of Technology Licensing, VentureLab, and CREATE-X — in making Georgia Tech the premier campus for startups and commercialization.
How does Quadrant-i work with the other units?
The units within the office of commercialization all focus on different aspects of commercialization and entrepreneurship. The following is a quick summary of their functions:
CREATE-X: helping students gain entrepreneurial confidence and launch startups
Office of Technology Licensing: intellectual property (patents) filing and licensing
Quadrant-i: helping faculty and researchers translate their research into startups
VentureLab: teaching, training and research in commercialization and entrepreneurship
Which unit historically supported the functions that Quadrant-i will perform?
VentureLab has over the last two decades supported the functions that Quadrant-i will perform.
What will VentureLab focus on henceforth?
The reorganization will also allow VentureLab to amplify its impact in making Georgia Tech a thought leader for entrepreneurship by focusing on its teaching, training, and research activities in commercialization and entrepreneurship.
What stage of commercialization should I be at to approach Quadrant-i for assistance?
You can approach Quadrant-i no matter what stage you are at including: learning about entrepreneurship and resources available, idea stage, research stage, prototype stage, or startup stage. We will guide you to the right personnel and resources after getting to know you better.
What resources does Quadrant-i have to offer me?
Quadrant-i offers a spectrum of resources including business coaching and guidance, networks of customers, investors, and entrepreneurs, and programs to secure both non-dilutive and dilutive funding.
Who can I reach out to for more information about Quadrant-i?
Please send a note to commercialization@gatech.edu and we will be in touch right away.