Technology Commercialization in the University Setting

Michael D. Kane, PhD(1) Associate Professor of Bioinformatics

(2) University Faculty Scholar(3) Chair of Graduate Education

Department of Computer and Information Technology

(4) Lead Genomic ScientistBindley Bioscience Center at Discovery Park

Purdue UniversityWest Lafayette, Indiana, USA

bioinformatics.tech.purdue.edu

Process Overview

Research

Business Needs & Opportunities

Scientific Exploration

Process & Work Flow Optimization

Patent Application

Prototype Development

Prototype Assessment

Tech Transfer & Licensing

Seed-Stage Company

Business PlanManagement Team

Marketing & Sales GrowthManufacturing & Production

Co-inventorship & Co-founding Companies

2002: NucleicoBased on a molecular biology method developed in a corporate biotechnology lab, then spun-out to form a separate company. Investment & capital from another biotech firm, IP licensing fees paid to the originating company. Dissolved in 2005 due to competition with drop in cost for DNA sequencing.

2006: Broadband Antenna Tracking Systems (BATS)Based on a method for auto-aiming directional antennas to lower the risk of injury to technicians on communication towers. Optimized to auto-aim and maintain wireless network links with distant, moving vehicles and vessels. Over $3 million in sales in 2010.Founding technology developed and licensed from Purdue University2008: Genomic GuidanceBased on a method for electronically managing clinical genotyping (DNA testing) records in support of healthcare (software and data management). Exploring a second business component involving DNA testing (hardware). Founding technology developed and licensed from Purdue University.

BroadbandAntennaTrackingSystems, Inc.

www.batswireless.com

•Broadband•Antenna•Tracking•Systems, Inc.

Company website - www.batswireless.com

Vision of Defense Company enabled through 2nd BATS product for Harris Corporation. Successful demo conducted with Ecuador Navy. U.S. Navy demo is scheduled.

CHALLENGE: SHIP-TO-SHIP, SHIP-TO-SHORE, SHIP-TO-AIR

BATS System combines hardware and embedded software to enable an auto-aiming antenna system

(1) Signal strength and network performance variables are monitored by the system.

(2) Algorithms utilize these variables, as well as GPS, gyro-sensors, and accelerometers to determine the optimal antenna position.

(3) Motors control the azimuth and elevation of the antenna

Over 300+ units installed worldwide.

Major business sectors include marine oil and gas exploration, command & control, and emergency responders.

Emergency Response/Homeland Security Market

GAINING MOMENTUM IN HUGE MARKET WITH DIRE NEED.

BEGINNING DIALOGUE WITH FCC AND FEMA

Standby

FIRST EVER SHIP-TO-SHIP ADHOC MESH NETWORK

(MOVING SHIPS AT GREAT DISTANCES). ENABLED

LEADING SEISMIC SURVEY COMPANY TO CONDUCT NEW REVOLUTIONARY

METHOD FOR COLLECTING SEISMIC DATA.

Oil & Gas

3 BATS SYSTEMS

PER VESSEL

Military: Lockheed Martin Products

RAPID DEPLOYMENT OF GIGABIT SPEED

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS

REQUIRES AIMING .4 DEGREE BEAM (E.G. 10

FT. TARGET AT 1.5 MILES)

Representative BATS Customers and Partners

Some Notable Customers