THE MISSION OF THE BALL STATE INNOVATION CORPORATION IS TO FOSTER AND FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF INNOVATION TO ENHANCE THE REGIONAL ECONOMY. THIS MISSION ENCOMPASSES THE TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF INVENTIONS AND OTHER INNOVATIONS DERIVED FROM RESEARCH WITHIN THE UNIVERSITY. OPPORTUNITIES UNDER THIS MISSION MUST OFFER THE POTENTIAL FOR THE CREATION OF NEW, HIGH-VALUE JOBS AND/OR THE DELIVERY OF OTHER POSITIVE ECONOMIC OR SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR THE UNIVERSITY AND/OR REGIONAL ECONOMY.