Exciting news! FirstIgnite is headed to Phoenix, AZ, for the AUTM 2024 Western Region Meeting on September 24-25. Be sure to attend our session, where our CEO will present “Maximizing Tech Transfer Success: Utilizing AI for Outbound Marketing Strategies” on September 24th. Additionally, our CEO will be speaking on “Latest Best Practices for Evaluating IP Disclosures: Leveraging Data and Government” on September 25th. This is a valuable opportunity to discover how AI-powered innovations can enhance your tech transfer efforts and boost your institution’s industry engagement.

FirstIgnite Background

Founded in January 2019, FirstIgnite is a venture-backed startup supported by Y-Combinator, Red Cedar Ventures, and Advisors Fund. Our mission is to transform the way intellectual property is marketed for research institutions. Using cutting-edge AI software, we streamline outbound communications, enabling you to effectively promote your research projects and establish meaningful collaborations.

Learn about a Revolutionary Approach to Increase Corporate Engagement

In an ever-competitive landscape where industries drive research and development funding, it’s crucial for tech transfer offices to seize opportunities by aligning strategies, systems, and execution. FirstIgnite provides the tools to connect your research with industry stakeholders already engaged in relevant fields, leveraging data sources like patents, job postings, and industry news. Our AI-driven tools simplify research summaries, conduct competitive analyses, find key contacts, and more. With FirstIgnite’s market research and lead generation capabilities, you can establish transformative collaborations, enhancing the efficiency and impact of your tech transfer efforts.

Don’t miss the chance to elevate your technology commercialization strategies. We look forward to connecting with you in Phoenix!

Session Information:

  • September 24th, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
    Maximizing Tech Transfer Success: Utilizing AI for Outbound Marketing Strategies
  • September 25th, 12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
    Latest Best Practices for Evaluating IP Disclosures: Leveraging Data and Government

Related resouces

FirstIgnite delivers AI-powered prospecting, agentic outreach, and partnership data management—giving impact-driven organizations everything they need to grow meaningful partnerships.

Connecting Industry & Academia

CMU and Fujitsu Launch Physical AI Research Center

April 27, 2026
xx
MIN READ
Connecting Industry & Academia

Cyberonix and Korea University Partner to Accelerate AI Innovation and Industry Collaboration

March 31, 2026
xx
MIN READ
Connecting Industry & Academia

UW and Microsoft Are Redefining AI Education and Workforce Readiness

February 26, 2026
xx
MIN READ