Jerry, this is going to be so vague that its not very helpful i'm afraid, but this type of thing does exist ...
A few years ago i saw a feature on a company who does exactly what you just said ... they take people's business plans, inventions, ideas etc and hook up people on the other end who are looking for an extra business idea to expand what they have (or a tax write-off LOL).
I just don't get it personally, but this company seemed to have a very successful international business but i'll never be able to remember the name.