Iprova
Software DevelopmentVaud, Switzerland11-50 Employees
Iprova, based in Lausanne, Vaud, develops software and processes that apply data-driven methods to the invention of physical-science products. The approach leverages real-time information to accelerate the creation of commercially relevant breakthroughs with greater speed and efficiency. Clients can either establish their own data-driven invention labs or obtain inventions on demand, with the resulting concepts informing next-generation products and services. Iprova serves the software development space by partnering with major brands and research institutions to bolster R&D and patent activity. Its client base includes BIC, Panasonic, and Philips Intellectual Property & Standards, alongside academic collaborators such as EPFL researchers. In 2026 the company announced new capabilities, including Invention Voyager, previewed at its AI-Assisted Invention Summit, and Claims Charting to streamline patent portfolios.