Innovation shapes the future

We bring innovations from Bavaria to market

We are a company of Bavarian universities and universities of applied sciences. We secure innovations with patents and give companies and startups access to forward-looking technologies.

Our role

We make sure that cutting-edge research doesn’t end with publication, but reaches the market through intellectual property protection, partnerships, and licensing.

Researchers

When research becomes an invention

We protect your innovation, assess market potential, and connect your technology with the right partners, so you can stay focused on research.

Protection & strategy

From invention disclosure to a clear IP protection strategy.

Commercialization with partners

Partner search, licensing, and transfer into application.

Industry & startups

Access to technologies from Bavaria's universities

BAYPAT gives you centralized access to the university network and supports you end to end: from technology identification and IP clarification through to licensing.

Discover technologies

Explore the portfolio by field, application, and innovation need.

Licensing process

From inquiry and review through to negotiation: fast and structured.

Our network of 28 Bavarian universities and universities of applied sciences

Find the right technologies

Discover patented technologies from our network partners and see which ones fit your plans.

approx.
3.900

Inventions evaluated

approx.
1.400

New patent filings

more than
2.600

Patents filed

approx.
600

Inventions commercialized

approx.
EUR 50M

Commercialization revenue

more than
160

Spin-outs supported

Unser IMpact

Innovationen mit Wirkung

Wie wird aus Forschung echte Wirkung? Entdecken Sie, wie Technologien aus bayerischen Hochschulen zu neuen Produkten und Lösungen für Gesundheit, Industrie, Umwelt und Gesellschaft werden.