Services
Innovations and Technology Transfer
The Western Illinois University Small Business Development Center at Western Illinois University supports research, development, and commercialization efforts of business owners, entrepreneurs, and inventors whose innovative ideas have technical and commercial potential. The ISBDC also facilitates the transfer and commercialization of technology from government agencies to private businesses.
In addition to general business advising, technical assistance available through the ISBDC includes:
- Commercialization of New Products or Ideas
- Feasibility Studies
- Small Business Administration Office of Technology (Federal Research Grants)
- Intellectual Property Protection
- Copyrights
- Patents
- Trademarks/Servicemarks & Names
- Trade Secrets
- Inventions and Innovation Program (U.S. Department of Energy)
- Licensing Considerations
- Prototype Development
- Referral to Inventor Organizations