IP3 2026 Submission Window Is Closed!

IP3 connects buyers to the World’s Leading Technology Companies representing multiple industries including:​

  • Advertising
  • AI
  • AR/VR
  • Automotive
  • Cloud Computing
  • Software & Hardware
  • Healthcare
  • IOT
The Submission Window is Closed!

Priority Technology Categories

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Advertising, E-commerce &
Digital Marketplaces

Advertising, E-commerce &
Digital Marketplaces

Online and in-store commerce, digital advertising, and marketplace platforms. Programmatic and display advertising, ad auctions, measurement and attribution, privacy-preserving ad tech; recommendation and ranking, personalization, and search; marketplaces, checkout, order management, fulfillment, and omnichannel retail; cashierless checkout, loyalty, creator monetization, and affiliate commerce.
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Artificial Intelligence &
Machine Learning

Artificial Intelligence &
Machine Learning

Training, deploying, and operating AI and ML systems. Classical ML, deep learning, generative AI, large language and foundation models, multimodal models, agentic systems, RAG, reinforcement learning, and fine-tuning; training and inference infrastructure, AI accelerators, vector databases, MLOps, safety and alignment; computer vision, speech, NLP, recommendation, and autonomous systems.
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Automotive, EV &
Autonomous Mobility

Automotive, EV &
Autonomous Mobility

The modern vehicle and mobility stack. EV powertrains, motors, inverters, and thermal management; batteries, BMS, and solid-state; AC, DC, wireless, and V2G charging; ADAS, autonomous driving, sensor fusion (LiDAR, radar, camera), perception, planning, and HD mapping; V2X; software-defined vehicles, infotainment, OTA; automotive chips; and ride-share, delivery, and fleet platforms.
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Cloud Computing
& Data Center Infrastructure

Cloud Computing
& Data Center Infrastructure

On-demand compute, storage, and software, and the infrastructure behind it. SaaS, PaaS, IaaS, and serverless; hyperscale architecture, cooling, and power; virtualization, containers, and Kubernetes; SDN, NFV, and service meshes; storage, distributed databases, and data lakes; hybrid and multi-cloud; edge and CDNs; cloud security, identity, and workload optimization.
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Consumer Electronics &
Personal Devices

Consumer Electronics &
Personal Devices

Electronic devices for individual use: smartphones, tablets, laptops, PCs, televisions, wearables (smartwatches, fitness trackers, smart glasses, health monitors), earbuds, cameras, smart speakers, home hubs, and streaming devices. Industrial design, displays, touch and sensors, cameras, audio, batteries and power, wireless charging, device operating systems, cross-device continuity, and accessory ecosystems.
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Cybersecurity, Privacy &
Digital Identity

Cybersecurity, Privacy &
Digital Identity

Protecting systems, data, and identities across endpoint, network, cloud, and OT. Endpoint protection, firewalls, IDS/IPS, SIEM/SOAR, zero trust, SASE, email and web security, and OT/ICS security; encryption, key management, post-quantum cryptography, confidential computing, DRM; IAM, SSO, MFA, passkeys, biometric and decentralized identity; fraud detection, AML, DLP, and privacy-enhancing tech.
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Digital Health
& Medical Technology

Digital Health
& Medical Technology

Clinical care, diagnostics, and consumer health. Medical imaging (MRI, CT, ultrasound, X-ray, PET); surgical and robotic surgery; implants, prosthetics, and orthopedics; patient, cardiovascular, pulmonary, and sleep monitoring; glucose monitoring; in-vitro diagnostics; telemedicine and remote monitoring; EHR, clinical decision support, and hospital IT; consumer health wearables; and AI for clinical workflows and drug discovery.
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Enterprise Software &
Productivity

Enterprise Software &
Productivity

Software that runs businesses and enables knowledge work. ERP, CRM, HCM, financials, supply chain, and procurement; databases, data warehouses, lakes, analytics, and BI; collaboration, document processing, and office suites; creative and design tools for graphics, video, audio, and 3D; low-code/no-code; developer tools, CI/CD, observability, and APIs; workflow automation; and vertical software including CAD, CAM, PLM, and simulation.
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FinTech, Payments &
Financial Services

FinTech, Payments &
Financial Services

Technologies powering modern financial services. Digital, mobile, contactless, and QR payments; tokenization, card networks, acquiring, and issuing; real-time and cross-border rails; POS and merchant services; core and digital banking; lending, underwriting, and credit scoring; trading, market data, clearing, and post-trade; risk, fraud, AML, KYC; RegTech; blockchain, tokenized assets, stablecoins, CBDCs; wealth management and InsurTech.
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Gaming &
Interactive Entertainment

Gaming &
Interactive Entertainment

Interactive entertainment across console, PC, mobile, handheld, and cloud. Game engines and development tools; real-time rendering, ray tracing, upscaling, and physics; cloud gaming infrastructure; multiplayer networking, matchmaking, and anti-cheat; in-game commerce and virtual economies; player identity, voice chat, and social graphs; controllers and haptics; UGC and creator tools; esports and live broadcasting.
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Human-Computer Interaction &
Immersive Experiences

Human-Computer Interaction &
Immersive Experiences

How people perceive, control, and interact with computing systems. AR, VR, and MR headsets, smart glasses, and spatial computing; 3D capture, reconstruction, and rendering; avatars, digital humans, and virtual environments; haptics and wearable actuators; eye, hand, gesture, and body tracking; voice and conversational UIs; brain-computer interfaces; novel displays including holographic and light-field; and accessibility technologies.
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Media Streaming &
Content Delivery

Media Streaming &
Content Delivery

Producing, distributing, and consuming digital media. Video and audio streaming and OTT services; codecs, encoding, transcoding, and adaptive bitrate; CDNs, edge caching, and low-latency live; DRM and content protection; recommendation, personalization, and discovery; subscription, advertising, and hybrid monetization; streaming devices, smart TVs, and connected TV platforms; cable, satellite, and IPTV; and production and post-production workflows.
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Messaging, Social
& Communication Platforms

Messaging, Social
& Communication Platforms

Person-to-person and group communication, social interaction, and content sharing. One-to-one and group messaging, end-to-end encryption, SMS and RCS; VoIP, voice and video calling, and conferencing, including audio and video codecs, echo cancellation, noise suppression, and bandwidth adaptation; social networks, feeds, and ranking; short-form video and live streaming; UGC and collaborative editing; content moderation; and presence and notifications.
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Semiconductors &
Advanced Packaging

Semiconductors &
Advanced Packaging

Design, manufacturing, and packaging of ICs and related devices. Digital, analog, and mixed-signal design; logic, memory (DRAM, NAND, HBM, emerging NVM), SoCs, GPUs, AI accelerators, and automotive-grade chips; power semiconductors (silicon, SiC, GaN); RF and photonic ICs; EDA tools; fabrication, EUV lithography, deposition, etch, metrology; advanced packaging including chiplets and 2.5D/3D stacking; and displays (OLED, micro-LED).
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Smart Home, loT
& Industrial Automation

Smart Home, loT
& Industrial Automation

Connected devices and systems across residential, commercial, and industrial environments. Smart thermostats, lighting, locks, cameras, and security; connected appliances, home hubs, and voice assistants; industrial IoT sensors, gateways, and edge analytics; factory automation, robotics, cobots, and AMRs; motion control, machine vision, and machine tending; predictive maintenance; digital twins; SCADA and MES; warehouse and logistics automation; and building automation.
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Telecommunications
& Networking

Telecommunications
& Networking

Fixed and wireless networks moving voice, data, and video. 4G LTE, 5G, and 6G cellular including RAN, O-RAN, core, and network slicing; Wi-Fi 6/6E/7, Bluetooth, UWB, Thread, Matter, NFC, and RFID; fiber, DOCSIS cable, DSL, and satellite broadband including LEO and direct-to-device NTN; IP routing and switching, optical networking; base stations, antennas, beamforming, and mmWave; network management and OSS/BSS; private networks.

IP3 Pricing Trends & Analytics

We are often asked to provide pricing-related guidance for IP3 submissions. Below are links to results that a Submitter may find helpful that describe AST’s experience regarding prices paid for technology patents in past IP3 programs:


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The AST Standard Patent Acquisitions Program

IP3 is not right for every deal. If you were searching for a program where you set the bid deadlines and purchase prices are negotiated, please consider submitting your portfolio to our Standard Patent Acquisitions Program. For more information on the Standard Program, please click here.

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