Lab-To-Market Screening

1. General Information

Submitter Name *

Submitter Title *

Submitter Nationality *

Innovation Details

Innovation Name *

Sector of activity *

Field of activity

Country of development *

City of development

Host Institution

Website/Link Demo (Optional, must start with http:// or https://)

Short Description * (Max 2000 chars)

Technology Readiness

Q1: Project Maturity *

Level 1
The project goes beyond basic research and the technological concept has been defined. Principles postulated and observed, but no experimental proof available.

Level 2
Applied research has started and practical applications have been formulated.

Level 3
Preliminary testing of technological components has started in a laboratory environment. Proof of Concept (PoC).

Level 4
First trials of the integrated product have been carried out in a laboratory. Initial prototype.

Level 5
The integrated product demonstrates its performance in the intended environment. Large-scale prototype.

Justification

Technology Readiness

Q2: Product Development *

Level 1
Initial product-market fit has been defined.

Level 2
Pilot-scale product tested in the intended environment, close to expected performance. System prototype.

Level 3
Demonstration of a full-scale product prototype has been carried out in an operational environment at pre-commercial scale.

Level 4
Manufacturing issues have been resolved and you have a first commercial product/service.

Level 5
The product/service is available to all consumers (General Availability).

Justification

Market Readiness

Q1: Product Design *

Level 1
One or more initial product hypotheses have been defined.

Level 2
Mapping product attributes against customer needs has highlighted a clear value proposition.

Level 3
Product scaled from lab to pilot; technical issues identified.

Level 4
Comprehensive customer value proposition model developed.

Level 5
Product final design optimization completed and certified.

Justification

Market Readiness

Q2: Competitive Landscape *

Level 1
Basic knowledge of potential applications and landscape.

Level 2
Primary market research completed.

Level 3
Comprehensive market research and intermediate understanding.

Level 4
Competitive analysis illustrating unique features completed.

Level 5
Full understanding of competitive landscape and market.

Justification

Market Readiness

Q3: Team *

Level 1
No team or organization (single individual).

Level 2
Solely technical or non-technical founders.

Level 3
Founders with assistance from outside (advisors/incubator).

Level 4
Balanced team with technical and business experience.

Level 5
Balanced team with all capabilities onboard (Sales, Ops, Tech).

Justification

Market Readiness

Q4: Documentation *

Level 1
Solely technical descriptions (architecture, code).

Level 2
User-oriented documentation created (manuals).

Level 3
Live demonstration resources developed (Video, Demo).

Level 4
Position papers, press releases, posters created.

Level 5
Full Marketing documentation created (white papers, cases).

Justification

Market Readiness

Q5: IP Strategy (General) *

Level 1
No IPR have been defined.

Level 2
Initial means of protection considered.

Level 3
Proper and clear definition of shares elaborated.

Level 4
Assignation of exploitation rights developed.

Level 5
Contractual obligation regarding IPR established.

Justification

Market Readiness

Q6: Go-To-Market *

Level 1
Initial business model and value proposition defined.

Level 2
Customers interviewed; Value Prop redefined based on feedback.

Level 3
Market/Customer needs translated to product requirements.

Level 4
Partnerships formed with key stakeholders.

Level 5
Supply agreements in place; Initial purchase orders received.

Justification

Market Readiness

Q7: Supply Chain *

Level 1
Potential suppliers/partners identified and mapped.

Level 2
Relationships established with potential suppliers/partners.

Level 3
Manufacturing process qualifications defined and ongoing.

Level 4
Products pilot manufactured and sold to initial customers.

Level 5
Full scale manufacturing and widespread deployment achieved.

Justification

IP Readiness > 1. Strategy & Governance

Is IP integrated into your global business strategy? *

Option A
No, we only deal with IP when a problem arises.

Option B
Partially, we protect our main brands only.

Option C
Yes, IP is planned to support our growth and export goals.

Justification

IP Readiness > 1. Strategy & Governance

Is there a dedicated IP budget? *

Option A
No, no specific budget.

Option B
Budget allocated case-by-case (e.g., trademark filing).

Option C
Yes, an annual budget (filings, maintenance, legal fees) is defined.

Justification

IP Readiness > 2. Identification & Protection

What is your protection strategy? *

Option A
We have protected nothing.

Option B
Defensive: We filed a trademark/patent to avoid being copied.

Option C
Offensive: We built an IP portfolio to block competitors and gain value.

Justification

IP Readiness > 2. Identification & Protection

How do you protect your know-how (Trade Secrets)? *

Option A
No specific measures are in place.

Option B
Access is restricted physically or digitally, but without written policy.

Option C
Strict policy: data classification, systematic NDAs, and access control.

Justification

IP Readiness > 3. HR & Ownership

Do employment contracts include IP assignment clauses? *

Option A
No, or we use standard contracts without IP clauses.

Option B
Only for key staff.

Option C
Yes, all contracts (employees and interns) contain adapted clauses.

Justification

IP Readiness > 3. HR & Ownership

How do you manage external providers (freelancers, agencies)? *

Option A
We pay the invoice without a specific contract.

Option B
We have contracts, but the rights assignment clause is often vague.

Option C
We systematically sign a written contract explicitly transferring IP to the company.

Justification

IP Readiness > 4. Risk Management

Do you check third-party rights before launching a product? *

Option A
No, we launch the product and see later.

Option B
We do a quick search (Google, etc.).

Option C
Yes, we conduct formal prior art and Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) searches.

Justification

IP Readiness > 4. Risk Management

Do you monitor the market to detect counterfeits? *

Option A
No, we don't have time.

Option B
Ad hoc, if clients report them to us.

Option C
Yes, we have an active monitoring system.

Justification

IP Readiness > 5. Commercialization

Do you use your IP to generate direct revenue? *

Option A
No, our IP serves only to protect us.

Option B
We are thinking about it (licensing or franchise project).

Option C
Yes, we have revenue from licenses, franchises, or tech transfer.

Justification

IP Readiness > 5. Commercialization

Is IP used in your marketing communication? *

Option A
No, our customers don't know our products are protected.

Option B
Sometimes, we mention "Patent Pending" on packaging.

Option C
Yes, our brands and patents are at the core of our sales pitch and brand image.

Justification

🚀 New Innovation Assessment

1. General Information

Innovation Details

Technology Readiness

Q1: Project Maturity *

Technology Readiness

Q2: Product Development *

Market Readiness

Q1: Product Design *

Market Readiness

Q2: Competitive Landscape *

Market Readiness

Q3: Team *

Market Readiness

Q4: Documentation *

Market Readiness

Q5: IP Strategy (General) *

Market Readiness

Q6: Go-To-Market *

Market Readiness

Q7: Supply Chain *

IP Readiness > 1. Strategy & Governance

Is IP integrated into your global business strategy? *

IP Readiness > 1. Strategy & Governance

Is there a dedicated IP budget? *

IP Readiness > 2. Identification & Protection

What is your protection strategy? *

IP Readiness > 2. Identification & Protection

How do you protect your know-how (Trade Secrets)? *

IP Readiness > 3. HR & Ownership

Do employment contracts include IP assignment clauses? *

IP Readiness > 3. HR & Ownership

How do you manage external providers (freelancers, agencies)? *

IP Readiness > 4. Risk Management

Do you check third-party rights before launching a product? *

IP Readiness > 4. Risk Management

Do you monitor the market to detect counterfeits? *

IP Readiness > 5. Commercialization

Do you use your IP to generate direct revenue? *

IP Readiness > 5. Commercialization

Is IP used in your marketing communication? *