Technology Transfer Process

Make contact with the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) Fill in a confidential Innovation Disclosure Form (IDF)

Evaluation Business Case Patent Protection Commercialise

Tech Transfer Team evaluate your IDF and advises if any revision is required TTO will then make an assessment of patentability and markets Business case is written for submission to the Innovation Board who will decide whether to pursue a patent, form a spinout or develop the idea further. TTO will assist you in protecting your patent by filing with the appropriate agencies (GB, EU, US etc.)

Either form a new venture (spinout/ start-up) or technology is marketed with a view to licensing to relevant partners.