Serving as a stream of life for communities large and small, pipelines go largely unnoticed but are vital for economic development and prosperity. Traveling across oceans, forests, deserts, and cities, maintenance of these pipelines is essential for the well being of the Earth’s environment and the plants, animals, and people that inhabit it. By developing and commercializing a unique invention through technology transfer and protecting it with the IP system, PipeWay has not only become a successful SME, but it has also ensured that communities continue to develop thanks to stable access to energy and thousands of kilometers of pipelines that remain safe and continue to go largely unnoticed.