Testimonials

"We see small victories every day and we've got a good product. It's been a pleasure working with Stephanie, Jamie, and the Institute staff. We appreciate your confidence in us and the investment you've made in our company." Jonathan Rowe – CEO

"I just wanted to thank you for allowing us to partner with FICPR and participate in the Seed Capital Accelerator Program. This funding will be a great benefit to Garmor and will truly help support the business during this challenging time of growth. You and your team were extremely helpful and supportive throughout the process. They are some of the most professional and dedicated people we have had the pleasure of working with. We are excited to begin moving Garmor into the next phase of our business model and are very thankful to have the support of your organization as we move forward." Anastasia E. Canavan – President and CEO

"The Institute for the Commercialization of Public Research has been extremely helpful in assisting University of South Florida in its efforts to commercialize new technologies. Through the Institute, we were introduced to two entrepreneurs who have evaluated some of our medical device and sensing technology opportunities, and who now have an interest in creating new companies to advance their development and market launch. The Institute serves as a great resource for the state, and we look forward to working together on more projects in the future." Valerie McDevitt, Director, Patents & Licensing, U.S. Registered Patent Attorney, University of South Florida

“As an active angel investor and member of the Investor Advisory Board, I appreciate the opportunity to work with the Institute which is an integral part of Florida's strategy to build a knowledge-based economy. The organization provides much needed support to public research institutions, helping them to create the entrepreneurial infrastructure necessary for Florida to compete on the global stage.” Neil McFarlane, McFarlane BioVentures
“The Florida Patent Pro Bono Program has worked aggressively to match me with a reputable law firm to prosecute my patent. Their hands-on approach and obvious commitment to service gives you relief, a better understanding for the process, and the procedures that follow. To my benefit, I put my trust in what they had to offer and soon found out that I did the right thing by contacting them. Thanks FloBono!” -Gary Souders, Inventor

“I have recently had the privilege to serve on a Governor's appointed strategic planning committee to develop a technology based economic development strategy in Alabama, and I applaud Florida's efforts, through the Institute, to increase the role of universities in new company creation and job growth. With a research base as large as Florida's, there is tremendous opportunity to create the companies whose products and services will improve our quality of life while building an economic development engine that will create high quality jobs and capital investment in Florida, now and in the decades to come. “ Robert L. Crutchfield, Venture Partner, Harbert Venture Partners