Background Information
Technology Transfer in context
A critical factor in the process of improving the UK 's business performance is successful technology transfer. Research collaborations and technology transfer take place on a variety of levels throughout universities and industry, facilitating the commercial development of intellectual property for the benefit of society. Working with inventors, technology transfer offices advise on all aspects of patents, copyright and contractual arrangements and are responsible for negotiating licensing deals with industrial partners, including new spinout companies. A vital component of the technology transfer process is the management of successful, long term relationships between the research institution and the commercial body taking the product to market.
How Praxis can help
The large increase in technology transfer activities around the world, including the increasing prominence of spin-outs in the global economic markets, has led to an unmet demand for trained staff in the UK .
The Praxis programme runs courses which address all aspects of technology transfer and licensing. From a basic introduction course which looks at the legal and commercial considerations necessary for the first steps in a career in technology transfer, to an advanced licensing course for more experienced professionals, Praxis brings together specialists from universities, research institutions, industry and government to deliver practical training for staff.
A course on the creation of spinouts looks at the issues to be taken into consideration when forming companies to commercialise research technology, including working with venture capitalists.
