Our transfer services for employees

We support you in all steps from an idea to successful commercialization at the interface of science and business: from invention disclosure to strategic partner search and project initiation to technology marketing and licensing agreements.

  • Advice on technology transfer 
  • Evaluation of exploitation potential and joint development of transfer strategies
  • Support in the marketing of technologies and the search for transfer partners
  • Support with financing for the necessary validation, further development and scaling to the market and funding advice in the transfer area
  • Organization of transfer-oriented networking and technology events
  • Advice on license and know-how agreements

 

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Clear up questions about IP

Scientific employees of KIT can find information and advice on intellectual property rights, copyright and trademarks as well as support in protecting their intellectual property with us.

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Develop a transfer strategy

Interested in commercializing your technology with an industrial partner? We can support you in developing a transfer strategy and an exploitation plan, which we will help you to execute.

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Promote technology

Have you developed an application-oriented technical solution that potential industrial partners should know about? We can provide you with marketing and communication support.

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Search for transfer partners

Application-oriented solutions and services from KIT can find their way into practice through cooperation with an industrial partner. We support you in finding partners and initiating projects.

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Finance projects

You have a promising technology and need funding to develop it further. We can advise you on specific funding programs in the field of technology transfer and assist you with the application process.

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Grant a license

The licensing experts negotiate the agreement with your support and attend to the conclusion of the contract and the subsequent administration of the license fees.

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Regulations at KIT

We will be pleased to advise you individually on questions regarding commercialization, the search for industrial partners and the financing of validation or transfer projects. Detailed information on technology transfer at KIT, the handling of intellectual property and inventions as well as invention royalties can also be found in the “Guidelines for Technology Transfer at KIT”.

Third-party funding portal of KIT

Third-party funds play a decisive role in the budget of KIT and the institutes. In order to facilitate the handling of these funds, an intranet portal has been created as a central contact point for all aspects of the third-party funding procedure at KIT. There you will find detailed information on the most important third-party funding procedures, including responsibilities, business processes and associated forms.

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Companions in technology transfer

You are a professional in your scientific field. With a view to commercialization, economic thinking is also required. We are pleased to accompany you along the way and keep an eye on the economic perspective.

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Exchange as source of inspiration

Commercialization activities have advantages for your research work in addition to their economic significance. Talk to us about your technology to discover new areas of application or to obtain ideas for further development.

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Expand network

Through our KIT Business Club and KIT Industry Experts networks, we give you access to contacts from industry. Make new contacts to receive feedback from the market perspective and gain support.

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Checklist: Well prepared for technology transfer

It is a long way from the creation of a technical solution to the research-related realization and implementation with an industrial partner, with a few stumbling blocks along the way. The commercialization discussion with the innovation managers at KIT can help to develop a good strategy for technology transfer. Here is an overview of the most important topics to prepare for the utilization meeting.

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Soft skills for the first meeting with an industry partner

Trade fairs and networking events are valuable points of contact for KIT researchers to approach potential industry partners for cooperation and establish initial contact. Our communication tips for scientific employees can help you to present yourself and your own expertise in the best possible way.

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Success stories

Are you working with industry on an interesting project or have you already brought your technology to market? We present your success story at RESEARCH TO BUSINESS or NEULAND.

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Further education

The event series “Bridge the Gap” is aimed at all scientific employees of KIT who would like to learn about the basics and the different paths to successful technology transfer.

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