Wellspring
The world's leading provider of Innovation Ops software.
Overview
Wellspring provides a fully integrated software platform for Innovation Ops, designed to help organizations manage their entire innovation process. Their solutions cover tech scouting, corporate venturing, and intellectual property management. For IP, their Sophia platform is a leading tool for universities and research centers to manage tech transfer, including invention disclosures, patents, and licensing.
✨ Key Features
- Tech Scouting and Partnering
- Innovation Process Management
- IP Management for Tech Transfer (Sophia)
- Invention Disclosure Management
- License and Agreement Tracking
- Startup and Venture Management
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Holistic focus on the entire innovation lifecycle, not just IP management
- Strong capabilities in tech scouting and open innovation
- Leading solution for academic tech transfer (Sophia)
- Connects the 'front end' of innovation (ideation, scouting) with the 'back end' (IP management)
Unique Value: Wellspring provides a single system of record for all innovation activities, from scouting new technologies to managing the resulting IP, enabling a more strategic and data-driven approach to innovation.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Identifying and evaluating new technologies and potential partners
- Managing the pipeline of inventions from submission to commercialization
- Tracking IP assets and associated licensing agreements for a university
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Law firms needing a traditional IP docketing and practice management system
- Companies focused solely on trademark portfolio management
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike pure IP management systems, Wellspring integrates the entire innovation pipeline, providing visibility and control from the earliest stages of R&D, which is a significant advantage for innovation-driven organizations.
💻 Platforms
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Standard tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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