Upstream Partners is investing our intellectual property and economic expertise to assist interesting causes that align with our values.

What We Do

Upstream works with non-profits and emerging technology companies to help identify their IP strategy.

Upstream can assist in the follow areas:

• Developing IP positions

• Identifying a company’s proprietary IP assets

• Preparing an IP catalogue

• Growing relationships and financing.

• Strategizing product execution

• Testing and developing the minimum viable product in the market

• Refining their problem/solution fit for optimal returns.

Investing

We are investing our time, resources, capital and know-how to support organizations that create a positive impact on the world.

Upstream is committed to

• Dedicate 10% of hours to impact initiative projects

• Encourage team members to investigate causes that interest them

• Mentor inventors of medical devices at Penn Health Tech

What We Value

Our hope is to use our collective experiences to make a difference in our local community of Philadelphia as a well as the globe.

Upstream Values:

• Positive impact

• Environmental preservation

• Technologies that help niche communities