Commercialization of innovations from universities presents high prospects for financial independence of universities and job creation through new markets and products, but also faces constraints. The prospects include potential for local consumption and exports, investment opportunities of $4 million per university, and payback periods of 1.5 years or less for some products. However, constraints include unstreamlined regulatory processes, lack of intermediaries to channel capital to projects, weak IPR processes, inability to develop local brands, and knowledge gaps regarding commercialization.