I build theoretical frameworks that companies license as foundational IP - think "upstream R&D supplier for Big4 consultancies."
Business model: One-time licensing (€50K-€300K), no ongoing support, clients present work as proprietary while I stay invisible.
Current portfolio:
- Financial governance systems (_Asset Framework, 18 operators)
- AML compliance architectures
- Multi-agent coordination frameworks
- Defense-tech governance systems
Evidence: 60+ published research works with DOI
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0008-5263
Currently targeting: Big4 consultancies, banks, insurers, FinTech infrastructure firms.
Problem: Finding the right buyers. Most don't understand "upstream IP licensing" as a category.
Question for HN:
1. Anyone familiar with IP licensing channels beyond IAM Market / Acquire.com?
2. Know buyers for this type of work?
3. Suggestions for positioning "theoretical frameworks as competitive advantage"?
Not looking for donations - looking for business contacts, cooperation opportunities, or channel advice.
Situation context: Solo operation (no team, no VC), 4 weeks until housing displacement, several deals in pipeline but nothing closed yet.
Short descriptions public, full specifications require licensing. That's how professional IP works.
Challenge stands: Review any framework description on my ORCID, then replicate it (with or without AI).
Meanwhile, back to the actual question: Anyone know IP licensing channels beyond IAM/Acquire for theoretical frameworks targeting Big4/family offices?