Libertatis Ergo Holding (LEH) Case Study
European University–Affiliated Holding Strengthens Late-Stage Tech Evaluation with AI


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Idaho National Laboratory (INL) struggled to reach potential licensing partners effectively using manualoutreach methods with minimal success. With FirstIgnite’s AI-driven platform, INL scaled its outreach,improved reliability, and secured strategic licensing agreements. This case study highlights how FirstIgnitetransformed INL’s outreach, driving efficiency and significantly increasing licensing deals.
Before adopting FirstIgnite, INL's outreach relied on manual efforts on a variety of software tools, which weretime inefficient and cumbersome. Existing tools lacked reliable, updated contact information, making itdifficult to reach decision-makers. Additionally, the large number of researchers and a growing portfoliomade manual outreach inefficient and hindered INL’s ability to scale effectively.
FirstIgnite’s software provided reliable contacts, enabled targeted matchmaking with relevant companies,and allowed INL to scale outreach, greatly increasing potential licensee connections each year.
940% Increase in Outreach
With FirstIgnite, the lab increased its outreach volume by 940% compared to previous methods,reaching a substantially larger pool of potential partners.
Increased Licensing
After implementing FirstIgnite’s platform, INL tripled its average licensing agreements annually, asignificant improvement over previous years.
Successful Licensing of CIE Methodology
INL successfully licensed its Cyber Informed Engineering (CIE) methodology to 1898 and Black& Veatch, utilizing FirstIgnite’s matchmaking to identify and secure this strategic partnership.
FirstIgnite helped The University of Arizona expand industry collaboration, generate high- value corporate discussions, and empower faculty to engage more strategically with external partners.
Increase in the number of contacts reached, broadening their network of potential licensing partners and industry connections.
Increase in licensing agreements, maximizing the impact of INL’s technology portfolio.
FirstIgnite delivers AI-powered prospecting, agentic outreach, and partnership data management—giving impact-driven organizations everything they need to grow meaningful partnerships.