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