University Innovation Maturity Assessment
Determine your institution's current innovation maturity level, identify barriers to commercialization, and discover opportunities to improve research impact, technology transfer, and innovation outcomes.
About This Assessment
The IP DaVinci University Innovation Maturity Model™ defines five levels of institutional innovation capability.
Universities typically progress through these stages as they improve research communication, invention disclosures, commercialization readiness, and innovation infrastructure.
Level 1 — Research-Centric
Research is conducted successfully, but commercialization activities are limited.
Typical characteristics:
• Publications prioritized
• Limited disclosure activity
• Inconsistent invention documentation
• Commercialization viewed as secondary
• Knowledge concentrated within research groups
Level 2 — Disclosure-Aware
Researchers understand disclosure processes.
Typical characteristics:
• Disclosure programs exist
• TTO engagement is increasing
• Basic commercialization awareness
• Improved documentation
• Early invention identification
Level 3 — Collaborative Commercialization
Researchers, TTO staff, and stakeholders work together.
Typical characteristics:
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Improved disclosure quality
• Visual communication practices
• Better invention evaluation
• More consistent commercialization efforts
Level 4 — Standardized Innovation Operations
Innovation workflows are documented and repeatable.
Typical characteristics:
• Standard disclosure processes
• Review procedures
• Institutional training
• Knowledge management
• Repeatable commercialization workflows
Level 5 — Strategic Innovation Institution
Innovation becomes an institutional capability.
Typical characteristics:
• Innovation culture
• Continuous improvement
• Strong commercialization infrastructure
• Reusable institutional knowledge
• Innovation leadership
• Strategic industry partnerships
Time Required: 5-10 Minutes
What You'll Receive
Current Maturity Level
Capability Gap Analysis
Institutional Roadmap
Strategic Recommendations
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Rate each statement from 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree).
Level 1 — Research-Centric
1. Research activities primarily focus on publications.
2. Commercialization activities are limited.
3. Invention documentation varies significantly.
4. Innovation knowledge remains within research groups.
5. Disclosure activity is inconsistent.
Level 2 — Disclosure-Aware
1. Researchers understand disclosure expectations.
2. Potential inventions are identified regularly.
3. Disclosure programs are visible.
4. Researchers engage with TTO staff.
5. Commercialization awareness is increasing.
Level 3 — Collaborative Commercialization
1. Researchers and TTO staff collaborate effectively.
2. Innovation stakeholders participate in evaluations.
3. Disclosure quality supports decision making.
4. Cross-functional communication is effective.
5. Commercialization discussions occur early.
Level 4 — Standardized Innovation Operations
1. Innovation workflows are documented.
2. Disclosure processes are standardized.
3. Knowledge management practices exist.
4. Training resources are available.
5. Innovation activities are repeatable.
Level 5 — Strategic Innovation Institution
1. Innovation is viewed as a strategic capability.
2. Commercialization infrastructure supports growth.
3. Innovation assets are leveraged institutionally.
4. Partnership development is systematic.
5. Innovation contributes to institutional competitiveness.
Leadership & Continuous Improvement
1. Leadership actively supports innovation initiatives.
2. Innovation performance is monitored.
3. Improvement initiatives are ongoing.
4. Knowledge sharing is encouraged.
5. Innovation capability continues to improve.
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