WHOI OceanWorks

Inventor Portal

Learn about how OceanWorks supports WHOI researchers who are ready to protect inventions, license technology, and broaden the global impact of their research.

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Tell OceanWorks about your invention and we can begin the review process.

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We start with the review process to secure intellectual property rights.

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Learn how we verify the novelty and industry value of your technology.

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We identify licensees and market the technology to companies.

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We execute a license agreement for real-world use of the technology.

01

Tell OceanWorks about your invention and we can begin the the review process.

02

We start with the review process to secure intellectual property rights.

03

Learn how we verify the novelty and industry value of your technology.

04

We identify licensees and market the technology to companies.

05

We execute a license agreement for real-world use of the technology.

How can oceanworks help you?

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Whether you’re exploring new ways to fund your research or ready to commercialize big ideas, OceanWorks empowers WHOI researchers to turn innovations into sustainable research partnerships.

Whether you’re exploring new ways to fund your research or ready to commercialize big ideas, OceanWorks empowers WHOI researchers to turn innovations into sustainable research partnerships.

Support for your innovation journey

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WHOI researchers are licensing technologies, informing policy decisions, solving industry challenges, and accelerating their careers through innovation and strategic partnerships.

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