Academic Innovator Survey

1
What type of innovation are you primarily focused on?
Product Development
Process Improvement
Service Innovation
Social Innovation
2
What is the biggest challenge you face in bringing your innovation to market?
Securing adequate funding
Building a commercialization plan
Navigating IP and regulatory requirements
Gaining market traction and customer validation
Other
3
What type of support would you find most valuable from investors?
Financial support for further development
Strategic guidance and business planning
Marketing and commercialization expertise
Access to industry networks and potential partners
4
How do you prefer to collaborate with investors and external partners?
Structured, formal partnerships with clear milestones
Flexible, ongoing collaboration with regular check-ins
Advisory relationships with occasional input
Project-based partnerships focused on specific goals
5
What kind of assistance would best help you prepare for investor engagement?
Offering pitch templates and guides
Providing market research and competitive analysis tools
Connecting with mentors or industry experts for feedback
Access to legal resources for IP and patents
6
What stage is your innovation currently at based on the Technology Readiness Level scale (TRL)?
TRL 1: Basic Principles Observed
TRL 2:Technology Concept Formulated
TRL 3: Experimental Proof of Concept
TRL 4: Technology Validated in Lab
TRL 5: Technology Validated in Relevant Environment
TRL 6: Technology Demonstrated in Relevant Environment
TRL 7: System Prototype Demonstration in Operational Environment
TRL 8: System Complete and Qualified
TRL 9: Actual System Proven in Operational Environment
7
To assist in your work, what features of an app would be most useful to you as an innovator?
AI-driven matchmaking with the right investors
Secure document sharing and collaboration spaces
Real-time updates on investor interest and feedback
Performance tracking and milestones for commercialization progress
8
What would be the biggest benefit you'd hope to gain from using the app?
Increased visibility to investors
Better tools for refining and presenting my innovation
More opportunities for partnerships and collaborations
Access to funding and commercialization expertise
9
What resources should the app provide to help you manage your innovation process? (Select all that apply)
Research grants and funding opportunities
Workshops and training sessions
Access to incubators or accelerators
Market validation tools for understanding customer needs
Tools for managing IP protection and patent filings
Legal templates and commercialization guides
Matchmaking and connections to investors and business partners
10
How would you prefer to present your innovation on the platform?
Detailed technical reports and visuals
Video pitches or demonstrations
Research papers and case studies
Simple project summaries with key highlights
11
What specific challenges are you currently facing in your innovation process, and what product or service do you wish existed to effectively address those needs?
Huge
Large
Normal
Small
Ok
Ok
12
Would you be open to being contacted for further clarification on your feedback or to receive updates on Audensity's progress?
YESNO
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