Laboratory to Launchpad: Bringing Your Energy IP to Life

As the global energy landscape changes, groundbreaking research in energy storage, alternative fuels, and infrastructure offers hope for strengthening domestic energy supplies in both the near and long term.

However, how much of this groundbreaking research only exists in the annals of journals as opposed to private and public industries? The Laboratory to Launchpad Conference at Johns Hopkins University will offer meaningful insights into the evolving nature of research translation and equip attendees with the tools they need to turn their work into impactful products.

With a host of options for learning about grant writing, public speaking, project management, and mentorship, researchers are trained to gracefully navigate the scientific community. But what does it look like to move to the next step after research funding is secured? When is the right time to file intellectual property? What does it mean to license technology? What does it take to spin off a company? How are we preparing researchers to present and sell their high-impact work to the public at large and make meaningful change in the world through their discoveries?

This one-day workshop will not only spark conversation around the transition of energy-related technologies but also will offer attendees actionable tools and strategies for commercializing their work.

Highlights include:

• A featured talk from Dr. David Gates, CTO of Thea Energy
• A Fireside chat with Anthony Pugilese, the Head of Commercialization for the DOE
• Workshops on pitching research, securing federal funding, intellectual property, licensing, and startup growth
• A working lunch panel on cross-disciplinary innovation and translational research
• A live pitch competition with judges from D.C. venture captial firms
• A networking reception to close the day