MISSION

Our goal is to provide a bridge for young startups to cross the entrepreneurial 'valley of death' so they arrive at a point where they will attract investment.

COLLABORATE
Accelerate technology development to enable strategic industry partnerships

INNOVATE
Increase the odds of successful commercialization by combining the scientific rigor of academic inventors with the expertise of seasoned product development mentors

GROW
Provide a blueprint for the commercialization of innovative technologies, and disseminate and export this model to other institutions

LAUNCH
Facilitate the development of Duke spin-out companies by positioning them for equity investment