Ubicu, the first commercially licensed technology developed at Javeriana Cali
Ubicu, a medical device supporting respiratory physiotherapy for remote prescription and medical monitoring of the user, obtained a commercial license, being the first technology developed at Javeriana Cali to receive this designation.
The proposed system was developed in collaboration with the University of Valle and uses technology through gamification to encourage physiotherapy on a mobile device, measures inspiratory flow, and allows the physiotherapist to prescribe and receive the results of physiotherapy remotely.
This milestone aims to foster collaboration with the business sector and promote technological development within the academic community. Furthermore, it represents a significant step toward driving innovation to create solutions that improve people’s quality of life.
It is worth noting that commercial licensing is a process by which the university authorizes an external company to use, manufacture, and market an innovation developed by its researchers.
According to Jaime Aguilar, professor and researcher in the Department of Electronics and Computer Science, “this product license is crucial due to the effort and interdisciplinary work involved in its development. We conducted a patent review and found no similar systems that meet the needs of users and healthcare professionals,” he commented.
This process was supported by Melissa Ramírez, tech manager for Ubicu technology, who assisted with the technical and commercial scaling, as well as outlining the licensing roadmap. For her, “the feeling is very rewarding because it’s a long and arduous undertaking where the main objective was always to transform the device from a university research project into something marketable, something that could be included in a company’s portfolio,” she explained.
A key aspect of this initiative is that it allows technology to move from academia to the market, opening new opportunities for collaboration with the business sector and generating revenue that can be reinvested in technological development, thus fostering a virtuous cycle of continuous innovation. Santiago Lozano, manager of Prompack, the company that licensed the technology, explained that “the partnership with Javeriana University in Cali regarding technological development and licensing has been fundamental for us. At PromPack, we understand that we cannot develop an innovative, comprehensive product that can generate value in the market on our own. With the University’s research capabilities, we have been able to develop the necessary prototypes to test and validate their effectiveness and performance, always seeking to generate value for the market or the end user.”
The CIE, an ally in the licensing process
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (CIE), through its Technology Transfer Route, has become a valuable support for the commercial licensing process, helping to promote technology transfer and fostering collaboration with the business sector. These actions have become a key pillar for bringing these types of innovations to market.
For Víctor Rodríguez, Transfer Coordinator at the CIE, “the licensing process represents one of the most outstanding achievements in our Transfer Roadmap. By joining forces, we can leverage the knowledge and resources of both sectors to achieve significant progress and generate a positive impact on society. We hope this initiative inspires the Javeriana community to continue positioning the University as a leader in technological development through innovation.”
Source: Javeriana University Cali
El CIE, un aliado en el proceso de licenciamiento
El Centro de Innovación y Emprendimiento, CIE, a través de la Ruta de Transferencia, se ha convertido en un apoyo valioso para el proceso de licenciamiento comercial, pues ayuda a impulsar la transferencia tecnológica y fomenta la colaboración con el sector empresarial. Estas acciones se han convertido en un pilar clave para llevar este tipo de innovaciones al mercado.
Para Víctor Rodríguez, coordinador de Transferencia del CIE, “el proceso de licenciamiento representa uno de los logros más destacados en nuestra Ruta de Transferencia. Al unir fuerzas, se pueden aprovechar los conocimientos y recursos de ambos sectores para lograr avances significativos y generar un impacto positivo en la sociedad. Esperamos que esta iniciativa inspire a la comunidad javeriana a seguir posicionando a la Universidad como un referente en el desarrollo tecnológico a través de la innovación”.
Fuente: Universidad Javeriana Cali
