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❓ SPINOUT U FAQS

Everything you need to know about SpinOut Uβ€”from IP to venture building to licensing and classrooms. Expand any section below.

πŸŽ“ For Students

Can I start a venture even if I’m not technical?

Yes. SpinOut U is designed for any studentβ€”technical or notβ€”to launch, join, or enhance ventures. Roles range from creative leads to storytellers, product testers, market builders, and more.

Do I need a team to get started?

No team? No problem. You can start solo, submit a challenge, or join an existing scaffold. The CXO Generator can help you find teammates with complementary skills and interests.

Can I use this for a class or senior capstone?

Absolutely. Many SpinOuts are launched inside classrooms or for credit-bearing programs. Faculty can use our Studio Builder or SpinOut Classroom Kit to embed it directly.

🏫 For Faculty & Admins

How does this integrate with my course?

You can embed SpinOut U into entrepreneurship, design, STEM, sustainability, or policy courses. We provide assignment templates, guides, and custom scaffolds tailored to your syllabus.

Can we use our university IP in SpinOut U?

Yes. SpinOut U allows you to license and bundle your own IP, or integrate it with other system-level inventions. We provide license-to-bundle agreements and dashboards for TTO collaboration.

🏒 For Corporations & R&D Teams

Can we submit a challenge or request a venture?

Yes. Use our "Submit a Challenge" page to pose a real-world need. We'll scaffold an aligned solution using our recursive invention engine and match it with mission-fit talent or IP bundles.

How does licensing work?

You can license entire system-level patents, sub-system modules, or bundled invention stacks. Our License-to-Build and License-to-Bundle pathways ensure flexibility for commercial R&D, startups, and pilot projects.

πŸ’‘ For Inventors & IP Contributors

Can I contribute a provisional patent or invention?

Yes. If you own IP (filed or unfiled), you can submit it to be evaluated, bundled, and deployed within SpinOut U or Arns Innovations system patents. We credit inventors and enable co-building.

Will I retain rights to my invention?

We structure licensing to ensure attribution, revenue sharing, and long-term IP value. Contributors can opt for exclusive licensing, bundled integration, or recursive licensing with equity options.

🧠 Platform & System Questions

What’s the difference between SpinOut U and Arns Innovations?

SpinOut U is the academic venture engine for students and faculty. Arns Innovations is the master IP orchestrator that generates, protects, and licenses system-level inventions across all domains.

Is this open to international users?

Currently, SpinOut U prioritizes .edu-based users in the U.S., but international campuses and inventors can request access or collaborate via Arns Innovations’ global IP programs.

πŸ’° Funding & Grants

Can SpinOut U help with SBIR/STTR or grant applications?

Yes. We offer a grant-matching system and auto-scaffold SBIR application wizards based on bundled IP, sector, and team type. You can find this in the SBIR Grant Matching section.

Can students or faculty apply for funding directly?

Yes. We provide links, templates, and bundled IP pitch kits for students, classrooms, or labs to submit to NSF, DOE, USDA, or private capital programs.

βš–οΈ IP, Legal & Licensing

What rights do I have if I license a system bundle?

You receive defined rights to use, build, modify, or sub-license based on the agreement type (License to Build, License to Bundle, Sandbox Access). Custom templates are provided for each use case.

How do we handle co-inventorship and attribution?

We provide Contributor Acknowledgement clauses, license-to-bundle attribution terms, and automated filing disclosures that protect both system inventors and sub-system contributors.

🧬 System Patents & Bundling

What is a system-level patent scaffold?

It’s a core patent that integrates multiple subsystems, institutions, use cases, or market applications. Think of it as a venture blueprint built for remixing, licensing, and spinout creation.

Can we integrate our IP into a scaffold?

Yes. University, DOE, startup, and individual IP can all be slotted into open scaffold layers. We have an orchestration engine to evaluate fit and opportunity match.

πŸ€– AI & Automation in SpinOut U

How does SpinOut U use AI?

AI powers our IP bundling engine, persona-matching system, grant composer, CXO Generator, and sandbox orchestration. It allows us to scale spinouts by aligning ideas, talent, and IP instantly.

Can I request an AI-generated invention?

Yes. Our platform can scaffold an invention or full venture based on a signal, problem, or opportunity you submitβ€”even combining your IP with others using AI logic trees.

🧰 Platform & Onboarding

How do I start using SpinOut U?

You can take our onboarding quiz, choose a persona (e.g., student, TTO, corporation), and be matched with starter kits, spinouts, and licensing flows relevant to you.

Where do I see my ventures, teams, and licenses?

All your actions are visible in your SpinOut Dashboard. You’ll see ventures you’ve joined, IP bundles you've accessed, teammates, grants, and next-step actions per project.

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