Technology Development
Aetos Technologies, Inc. is a technology development company founded to bridge the gap between university-based research and the commercial market.
Many technologies developed at universities are far from being ready for commercialization and lack funding or management expertise. Often a university’s only option is to license commercially before completing proof of commercial principle. This action can result in a low financial return to the university and delays in commercialization. Aetos was founded as a response to this need and will nurture selected high potential technologies from the lab to the marketplace.
The Aetos Model
Aetos was founded as a financial partnership with its management team, private investors and Auburn University to commercialize and market technologies developed at research institutions. Aetos has a dedicated management team and an active board of directors that includes nationally respected scientists and researchers from industry, government, and academia. The innovative Aetos Model will take new technologies from proof of scientific concept through full commercial development.
Key Aetos Model Elements
- Active process to co-develop additional intellectual property at universities, research institutions or private companies
- Provide capitalization strategies and direct management for each project
- Retain options to manufacture, market, sub-license, or develop partnerships to generate cash flow and planned exit strategies
In addition to working with Auburn University, Aetos has the option to partner with other universities, research organizations and private companies through the Aetos Development Partnership Subsidiaries Program.