Technology Transfer

Technology transfer is fundamental to translation and research commercialisation. Ideally, the research organisation should strive to build an in-house capability for all aspects of technology transfer but often assistance is required either to increase capability or capacity. This is where Squizzical can help.

Squizzical can help you with the four central aspects of technology transfer: –

Systems

Reviewing and developing supporting business development systems, processes so they are fit for purpose.

Policies

Developing the all-important IP Policy and related documents to ensure motivation of researchers, coherence, and clarity of interpretation. This includes advising on distribution of commercialisation returns, principles for creating and governing spin-out companies and equity for researchers.

Business plans

Each commercialisation opportunity needs a business plan defining the unmet need to be addressed, product specifications, path of value-adding and risk reduction, financing, partnering and goals. Squizzical can assist in developing a business plan as the first step in pitching to corporate partners or investors. Such a plan can also provide valuable input into major translational grant applications.