For Universities & Innovation Hubs

Help student inventors and founders organize ideas before they meet PTRC librarians, clinics, mentors, or external IP professionals.

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Problem

Common gaps before first referrals

•Founders arrive with unstructured pitch decks but no timeline or materials list
•Ownership questions involving labs, grants, or co-founders are unclear
•Similar-reference prep is skipped before first expert conversation

What programs receive

Structured readiness handoff

✓Structured IP Readiness Packet with readiness score
✓Research workspace with outbound search tools (preparation only)
✓Resource routing categories for next steps
✓Pilot metrics for partner reporting

Pilot workflow

How hubs use SmartProBonoIP

Embed pilot link in incubator or course materials
Use sample packet for workshops
Review dashboard metrics for program impact
Hand off PDF/JSON to mentors or external counsel when ready

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Not a replacement for technology transfer office review, legal counsel, or formal filing decisions.

Important: this is not legal advice

SmartProBonoIP is an educational readiness and organization tool. It does not provide legal advice and is not a substitute for a licensed patent agent, patent attorney, or other qualified professional.

Nothing here is a legal opinion or conclusion about whether your idea can be protected. Using SmartProBonoIP does not create an attorney-client relationship.

The signals and suggestions below are starting points to help you prepare for a conversation with an expert. Always confirm next steps with a qualified professional, especially before any public disclosure or filing decision.