Fundamentals of Technology Transfer
Develop the knowledge and skills to begin or progress a career in Technology Transfer
Technology transfer is key to turning research into practical innovations, helping to address critical challenges in healthcare, sustainability, and beyond. Developing the necessary skills is essential, and our Fundamentals of Technology Transfer course is ideal for building that expertise.
- Opportunity identification and evaluation
- Intellectual Property (IP) – Non- patent IP, Patentable IP and patent searching.
- Marketing and technical sales
- Licensing – key issues and awareness of different areas/types of licensing
- Commercial terms and company essentials
- LO1: Understand the importance of technology transfer and research commercialisation within knowledge exchange
- LO2: Recognise opportunities and methods to evaluate their potential for commercialisation
- LO3: Identify the appropriate form(s) of IP protection including; patents, copyright, trade mark, design rights, database rights and know-how
- LO4: Undertake market evaluation and identify routes to market such as licensing or spin-outs
- LO5: Know how to propose licence terms and confidently review a licence agreement for further discussion
- LO6: Understand the basics of spin out creation and financing
The Fundamentals of Technology Transfer course is ideal for:
- Professionals in technology transfer, knowledge exchange, business development, intellectual property, industry R&D, sales, marketing, contract management, and finance at the executive, manager, or officer level.
- Individuals in universities, research institutions, publicly funded research institutes, funding bodies, and government organisations.
- Those early in their careers (0-3 years) who have some understanding of publicly funded research and a general background in science or technology.
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:
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- Member rate = £1,150
- Non-member rate = £1,550
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Testimonials
Fundamentals of Technology Transfer, May 2026
The Fundamentals of Technology Transfer course was a very pleasant experience, and I’m still thinking about some of the topics covered.
As someone with a visual impairment, receiving the documents in advance was extremely helpful, as it allowed me to use my tablet and TalkBack screen reader to stay in step with my team during the exercises.
The trainers were excellent throughout the day. The way they described the presentation content verbally was clear and easy to follow. Most importantly, the training was delivered in a way that helped me participate fully without feeling like a special case.
Samuel Leeson, University of Manchester Innovation Factory
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