Innovation tools

Frost & Sullivan (Market research tool)

Unifr students and researchers have access to the Frost & Sullivan database, which contains valuable market research data.

A highly useful resource for those seeking to develop innovative projects (such as Innosuisse and Bridge), the Frost & Sullivan database provides insight into company activities, market sizes, and intellectual property landscapes.

To access it, visit www.frost.com and click on the "Login" button at the top right corner of the page. Then, select "Frost Member Portal" and click on "General Access".

Please note that you need to be on campus or have your VPN switched on to access this resource.

Lens (Patent and scholarly knowledge database)

Lens.org is a free platform which indexes global patent and scholarly knowledge.
Amongst its capabilities, it offers tools for patent search and analysis.

If you wish to undertake a patentability assessment, the KTT is here to accompany you through the process. Experts in the team can offer valuable support, helping you to get the most out of tools such as Lens.org