Penn State College of Medicine clinicians, faculty, staff and students are building a better future by moving their groundbreaking innovations down the path of technology commercialization and into the lives of patients around the world.
The mission of the Center for Medical Innovation is to provide a service-oriented organization within the Penn State system to drive economic and social value from Penn State medical innovation. The Center provides guidance and support to streamline the process of moving innovative technologies through the commercialization pipeline to industry, to make a positive economic and social impact in the community.
What Can CMI Do For You?
Regardless of your level of experience in technology commercialization, the Center for Medical Innovation can help contribute towards achieving your innovative research’s commercial success.
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The Center for Medical Innovation, working in partnership with the Penn State Office of Technology Management, serves Penn State Health, Penn State College of Medicine and the scientific community to advance innovative research towards new products and services to positively impact human health. The Center builds strong industry partnerships; engages our economic ecosystem; and provides educational programming focused on entrepreneurship, innovation and commercialization.
When you think that you have a novel medical technology, contact our Center before any public disclosures, including abstracts, poster presentations or talks. An on-site technology licensing officer will take the important steps to protect your intellectual property.
- Developing business strategy
- Performing market analysis
- Analyzing commercial potential
- Seamless integration with Office of Technology Management for intellectual property management
- Generating potential regulatory strategies
- Initial clinical strategies
- Providing access to capital and funding
- Key connections to industry
- Providing guidance and interim support along the critical-path
- Focused innovation groups
- Educational and outreach programs and training
- Advisory board review and market feedback
Feb. 28, 2025
Second annual Hershey + Harrisburg Faculty Connect event set for March 4
Jan. 10, 2025
Innovation Fellowship helps learners and researchers bring ideas to life
Apr. 14, 2023
Faculty bring innovations to life through Center for Medical Innovation Pathways Program
Dec. 5, 2022
Patent for first saliva-based concussion test awarded to Penn State and partners
Oct. 13, 2022
Research and Innovation Awards highlight faculty, staff, student achievements
Sep. 15, 2022
Register for the inaugural Research and Innovation Awards Ceremony
Jul. 22, 2022
College of Medicine research-based startup works toward helping to treat diabetic wounds
Jul. 8, 2022
Center for Medical Innovation invites applications for new proof of concept funding program
May 25, 2022
Billingsley retires, honored with professor emeritus rank
Mar. 11, 2022
Team harnesses artificial intelligence to reduce impact of adverse childhood events
Oct. 10, 2021
Bridge Grants offer support for meritorious unfunded grant applications
Sep. 14, 2021
College of Medicine researchers named finalists in technology commercialization program
Aug. 30, 2021
Lewis named associate director for Penn State Center for Biodevices
Aug. 24, 2021
College of Medicine innovators design durable treatment solution for hydrocephalus patients
May 21, 2021
Center for Medical Innovation-supported projects fare well in Tech Tournament
May 11, 2021
2021 Research Recognition Awards honor faculty, staff contributions
Apr. 21, 2021
Researchers awarded funds to continue developing easily applied treatment for diabetic foot ulcers
Apr. 5, 2021
College of Medicine faculty receive grants for cancer, addiction, community health research
Apr. 2, 2021
Researchers reflect on 50 years of women in science at Penn State College of Medicine during symposium
Mar. 17, 2021
College of Medicine hosts international research data management conference
Feb. 10, 2021
Faculty Xchange connects biodevices researchers in academia, industry
Jan. 14, 2021
Accelerating innovation: Course boosts biomedical ideas, College of Medicine’s mentor role
Jan. 11, 2021
New system for biosafety protocol submissions in effect
Nov. 30, 2020
Penn State Cancer Research Day focuses on cancer research career paths
Nov. 15, 2020
College of Medicine investigators take part of COVID-19 “Insights from Experts” series
Click here to meet the CMI Team and for detailed contact information.
For general information on the Center for Medical Innovation, please call 717-531-8496 or email CMI@pennstatehealth.psu.edu.