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This is the process of developing practical applications from the results of scientific research and ensuring that these are adopted by society. In a broad sense, technology transfer can be viewed as knowledge and technology from the bench to the market transfer. Technology transfer in the CSIR is the process by which IP is turned into a commercially-viable product or process, which generates commercial returns, or is available for use to benefit the public. [see success stories]
The strategy choices for technology transfer to commercial markets range from licensing to enterprise creation, including options such as joint ventures and IP-induced sponsored research. The CSIR has created structures to support such strategic choices and participates in the full spectrum of commercial technology transfer mechanisms. Tools such as standardised agreements for material transfer, non-disclosure agreements and business plan modelling are well developed in the commercial technology transfer space.
IP management and technology transfer are strategically important to the CSIR
- Ensure that the outcomes of scientific research benefit the public and the economy
- Attract funding and research partnerships through an attractive IP portfolio
- Facilitate wider interaction between the research community and industry.
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