Capacity building and IncubationSupport for Start ups spinoff companies (companies built around academic discoveries). Read more This program brings Researchers to the next level of operational and organizational maturity so they may more effectively and efficiently advance in the creation of their firm. This business support program may improve researcher effectiveness towards the creation of a sustainable start up. It brings basic research projects to the point where they are actually fundable businesses. IRALEB partners are putting joint efforts to ensure that promising research and projects is translated into useful marketable products that can be considered for successful collaboration. Team members go through a rigorous evaluation and if they were selected they will receive business and entrepreneurship support, as well as assistance in putting together a business plan and fundraising. Subsequent steps include selection of the right funding partner; documentation of terms; executing a contract that respects the integrity and commitment of all parties and protect intellectual property.