Everything you need to
understand PIPE.
The PIPE Ecosystem Overview is a structured briefing document covering the full Lab to IPO Pathway — from the problem PIPE solves, to the structure of the ecosystem, to how each stakeholder group engages and benefits.
The Problem — Why 83% of University Innovation Fails
The structural reasons why most university innovations never reach commercial application — and why existing mechanisms have not been sufficient to address them.
The PIPE Solution — Infrastructure for Translational Innovation
How PIPE provides the missing infrastructure layer between discovery and commercial value — and why the Lab to IPO Pathway is structurally different from existing approaches.
The Five-Stage Pathway — Disclose to List
A detailed explanation of each stage of the Lab to IPO Pathway — the inputs, processes, outputs, and stage-gate criteria for Disclose & Validate, Evaluate, Launch, Fund, and List.
Stakeholder Benefits — Universities, Researchers, Associates & Investors
How each stakeholder group engages with PIPE, what they contribute to the ecosystem, and what they receive in return — including equity structures, compensation frameworks, and governance rights.
Technology & Infrastructure — QED, gDAO & PIPExchange
The technology stack underpinning the PIPE Ecosystem — including the QED validation system, blockchain infrastructure, DeSci Launchpad, $GDAO token, and PIPExchange.