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About InnoRate
InnoRate bridges the gap between breakthrough academic discoveries and market success. Our expert team combines advanced technology with deep research experience to deliver fast, evidence-based innovation assessments that transform how organizations commercialize intellectual property.
Our Team
InnoRate was founded by leaders in research commercialization who share a vision: making technology transfer more data-driven, efficient, and successful.
Caleb Smith
His current work focuses on translational science and the import/export of micro-solutions between research communities as foundational mechanisms of scientific and technological progress. Caleb pursues social network analysis as a way to understand new discoveries, identify critical pathways in emerging research networks, and predict future applications.
Melissa Flagg
Dr. Flagg is a Senior Advisor at SciTech Strategies. She previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Research, where she was responsible for policy and oversight of Defense Department science and technology programs. With experience at the State Department, Office of Naval Research, Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering, and the Army Research Laboratory, Dr. Flagg's extensive science and policy background is vital for translating intelligence into practical policy interventions.
Richard "Dick" Klavans
A former president of Strategic and Competitive Intelligence Professionals (SCIP), Dr. Klavans founded SciTech Strategies to utilize a global model of scientific literature for strategic planning and competitive intelligence. His work focuses on Strategic Management, portfolio analysis, and dependency relationships in science.
Kevin Boyack
Dr. Boyack significantly improved the accuracy of the global model of scientific literature while at Sandia National Labs. Trained as a chemical engineer and with a professional background including socio-economic war gaming, Dr. Boyack brings a unique perspective to SciTech Strategies. His current research is focused on the detailed mapping of science and technology, and prediction of emerging topics.
Frequently asked questions
Simply drag and drop your files into the upload area or click to browse. We support PDF, DOCX, and TXT formats up to 30MB. Our smart preprocessing ensures optimal text extraction and handles complex document structures including tables, diagrams, and technical drawings.
We employ a multi-layered validation architecture that combines advanced NLP, machine learning, and expert-designed verification rules. Each analysis passes through three stages: First, our AI extracts and validates key technical claims. Then, our fact-checking system cross-references findings against a proprietary database of global innovations. Finally, our consensus mechanism aggregates results from multiple specialized models, each trained on domain-specific innovation data.
InnoRate operates as an analytical tool that augments human expertise, not as an AI inventor or creator. All assessments are documented with clear human oversight and decision-making trails, maintaining compliance with current USPTO guidelines for AI-assisted processes.
Our API-first architecture enables seamless integration with common TTO management systems. This is not another tool you need to learn, but rather a solution for a particular stage of your workflow. Plug it in where you need it. The rest of your system and processes can remain the same.
We offer flexible plans for individuals and teams. View our pricing page for detailed information about features and costs.
We employ robust security measures including encryption, secure data handling, and tamper-evident features.