MATRIC creates and commercializes life-changing innovations. MATRIC’s commercialization efforts are conducted through Mid-Atlantic Holdings Inc. (MAH). MAH is a MATRIC majority-owned C corporation which holds MATRIC’s intellectual property rights and equity positions in commercial enterprises.
MAH takes an active role in the commercialization of technologies developed within MATRIC and participates in the business development of those projects. MAH also acquires intellectual property through third-party partnership opportunities. This unique commercialization capability can also be brought to MATRIC customer engagements in service arrangements.
Commercializing Technologies: The MAH Process
MAH supports a portfolio start-up companies. MAH helps these companies develop management teams, craft business plans and raise capital through equity offerings. MAH also creates exit strategies for its portfolio companies. MAH expects that one or more significant exits will occur for companies in its portfolio over the next five years. MAH intends to commercialize 2-5 pieces of intellectual property each year.
In order to guide and facilitate the commercialization of technologies and the growth of companies, MAH utilizes commercialization processes built upon best practices. These processes include assessing the economic and technical feasibility of opportunities early, reviewing the market potential early in the commercialization cycle and developing customer solutions as soon as possible during the commercialization effort.
Innovators are the key to the commercialization process of MAH. These scientists and engineers are given substantive positions either on license agreements with third-parties or in companies formed to advance the marketing of the intellectual property. The innovators can either join the start-up companies or support the new company on a contract basis.
Accessing MAH’s Commercialization Expertise
MATRIC and MAH have strong track records of taking technologies from bench to the market. This expertise can be brought to customer engagements and other partner relationships. There are many advantages to working with MAH including:
- Bringing world class technical expertise to the deal;
- Building viable management teams;
- Creating strategies for capital formation; and
- Utilizing MAH’s national and global network.
MAH is a valuable partner on the path to successful commercialization.
MAH is always seeking additional commercialization opportunities, funding sources and management talent. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Greg Clutter, Director of Commercialization.
