Startups: Launching Discoveries

We understand how daunting it can be to consider introducing an entirely new idea to the world. It’s not the kind of investment anyone should undertake lightly—or alone.

Skysong Innovations' team includes accomplished entrepreneurs who have been through the same process you’re going through now. We’ve guided over 150ASU-linked startup companies through their research, development, marketing and growth phases since 2003.

Together, the companies in Skysong Innovations’ startup and spinout portfolio have received over $833 million from venture funding, angel investors and other types of investments. They share a collective resume that includes FDA clearances, Defense Department grants, high-level corporate mergers and more. Their successes have garnered nationwide acclaim and international attention.

Whether you’re in technology, the life sciences, analytics, education or medicine, you’re in good hands. Skysong Innovations is the industry leader for innovators hoping to become pioneers of their own.

Start by completing a Disclosure form and contacting our team.

Even if you’re unsure of your idea’s commercial potential, we strongly encourage you to file a Disclosure at the very outset of your process. It’s never too early, and we’ll help guide you through the rest.

Once Skysong Innovations receives your Disclosure, a member of our licensing team will contact you to talk further about your invention or idea, its commercial applications and any public disclosures that have already been made. This is the right time to begin thinking about potential licensing partners and developing a startup—we can help advise.

We will also provide students and researchers with strategies on avoiding potential conflicts of interest from pursuing both academic and commercial activities. It’s our duty to find creative and cost-effective ways to seek early protections for as many promising ideas as possible.

One of our most critical jobs at Skysong Innovations is managing the components of IP protection on behalf of ASU. With the help of our expert legal teams, we’ll work to get you the appropriate IP licenses and patents as quickly and resourcefully as possible.

A patent helps protect you and your commercial partners (including a potential startup). The need for commencing a patent filing usually precedes finding a licensee. We’ll assist you with both.

Our team will assist with the formation of your company and the execution of a license agreement, which transfers commercial rights to your startup. Our team will work with yours to ensure the best possible terms are set for you and your business, so we can put you on the path to success.

Absolutely. Skysong Innovations works to coordinate with ASU faculty and ensure that you don’t have to put your education, job or research on hold while your idea gets off the ground.

Yes. Our business and legal experts will work with you to determine the necessary administrative steps relevant to your company’s formation, compile all the required administrative paperwork and make sure that it’s completed and filed appropriately.

Yes, inventors are involved in the licensing process. We believe that’s critical.

Yes, but we are flexible and will deviate from the template when the need arises.

ASU Entrepreneurship + Innovation (E+I) will work with Skysong Innovations to support your entrepreneurial venture and provide valuable resources through classes and networking opportunities.

We work closely with E+I in supporting all ASU startups. E+I helps us provide our startups with the wide range of services we offer, including education, grant support, product testbeds, funding connections and links to mentors. E+I’s venture acceleration and incubation programs have supported over 400 student, faculty and community-based ventures.