The BDI brings together leading researchers from academic institutions, companies and the clinical environment to form a complementary, integrated, and cohesive partnership. As the primary goal of the BDI is to develop next-generation biomedical devices, we are able to integrate technology from disparate disciplines to create innovative, diagnostic platforms. Insight from our clinical, industrial and academic partners informs the clinical and commercial relevance of our programmes.

In order to achieve our objective of translating research outputs into clinical application, we have established a comprehensive commercialisation process. Key features of our commercialisation process are as follows:

• Defining  the clinical and commercial relevance and strategy for each diagnostic technology or platform
• Protecting intellectual property and instilling a culture conducive to inventiveness
• Ensuring that appropriate and effective governance is in place to stimulate effective commercial strategy
• Managing linkages to key stakeholders such as Academic/Industrial Partners and National Funding Agencies
• Fostering an entrepreneurial ethos as demonstrated by our investment in education, training and coaching of our research teams.

Throughout the commercialisation process, we work closely with members of the commercial community to maximize the practical utility of our diagnostic platforms. Through licensing, agency-sponsored partnerships, and industry-focused collaborations, we are able to ensure that the expertise and infrastructure of the BDI is making a real impact on transforming the face of biomedical diagnostics.

BDI Commercial Opportunities now available at http://www.dcu.ie/invent/biomedical_diag.shtml

For further information on BDI commercial opportunities, please contact:
Fergus Fleming / E: fergus.fleming@dcu.ie / P: 01 700 7663 or
Dr. Conor Burke / E: conor.burke@dcu.ie / P: 01 700 8061

For further information on the BDI IP agreement, please contact:
Emma O'Neill / E: emma.oneill@invent.dcu.ie / P: 01 700 7741 (currently on leave)

For further information on Entrepreneurship at the BDI, please contact:
Emma O'Brien / E: emma.obrien@dcu.ie / P: 01 700 5349