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Establishing and Growing a Successful TTO

A brand-new course for designing, developing and growing a high-performing Technology Transfer Office.

This new one-day course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge, frameworks and practical tools needed to establish, enhance and lead a Technology Transfer Office that is fit for purpose, appropriate to their institutional context, compliant, sustainable and aligned to organisational goals.

  • Different TTO models: Lessons from Practice
  • Defining the Vision, Scope and Position of your TTO
  • Building the Operational Foundations
  • Growing and Evolving your TTO
  • People, Structure and Financial Sustainability
  • Troubleshooting Clinic: Solving Real TTO Challenges

  • LO1: Define the vision, scope and strategic role of a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and understand how it aligns with institutional priorities and the wider innovation ecosystem.
  • LO2: Evaluate different TTO operating models, structures and governance approaches and identify those most appropriate for their organisation’s context, ambitions and resources.
  • LO3: Identify the key organisational, operational and resource components required to establish and operate an effective Technology Transfer Office.
  • LO4: Consider how decisions about organisational, operational and resource components may vary depending on the maturity, stage of development and ambitions of a Technology Transfer Office.
  • LO5: Develop a practical blueprint and action plan for establishing, reviewing or enhancing a TTO within their own organisation.

This course is ideal for: 

  • TTO Directors and Heads of Commercialisation
  • Knowledge Exchange and Innovation Managers
  • Senior Technology Transfer Professionals preparing for leadership roles
  • Professionals responsible for establishing, growing or transforming a TTO
  • Leaders developing commercialisation capability within research organisations

Our dedicated team of facilitators brings a wealth of experience and passion to the course. Whether guiding discussions, providing valuable feedback, or sharing real-world insights, they are here to ensure a supportive and engaging learning journey. Get to know the experts who will help you make the most of your experience:

  • Mairi Gibbs (Oxford University Innovation)
  • Michael Parker (Northumbria University)

See our booking pages to check for available dates.

To celebrate the launch of this new pilot course, we are offering reduced introductory pricing.

  • Member rate = £495
  • Non-member rate = £695

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Member Price
£495
Non-Member Price
£695