Technology Transfer Consulting
KnowTransfer developed a modular methodology designed to help spin-off, technology-based companies and OTT (Office for Technology Transfer), including the Institutions from which they frequently emerge (Research Centres, Universities and Technology Centers).
With KnowTransfer you can test suitable markets for your technologies and innovations, even before stablishing a spin-off.
The complete methodology is called OPTI-SPIN and includes the following modules: OK-SPIN, TRL-UP, GROW-SPIN.
1. OK-SPIN: Applicable to research groups. Process for identifying and selecting candidate technologies for commercialisation or spin-off creation.
We optimise the identification and eventual selection of new technological products, processes and services with high potential for technology transfer.
- Submission of proposals from all pre-selected research teams by the OTRI, in collaboration with KnowTransfer. From the responses, a shortlist of finalists is selected, and further information is gathered through a form and personal interviews.
- Assessment of the research team’s suitability to participate in future technology transfer activities (not necessarily through spin-off creation).
- Evaluation of the technology’s potential in terms of receptivity by users/partners/clients, as well as its economic viability. To this end, preliminary “use cases” and “business cases” will be outlined.
2. TRL-UP: Increasing TRL through Planning / Monitoring / Mentoring.
Applicable to research groups and spin-off in early stages of formation.
The goal is to increase TRL (Technology Readiness Level) and achieve a minimum viable product through planning, monitoring, and mentoring.
This includes tasks such as identifying contacts with potential users/clients/partners, exploring markets and sales opportunities, and establishing technology and know-how transfer agreements.
To achieve this, regular and personalised mentoring sessions are held with researchers to establish a plan and define budgets for progressively scaling TRL levels.
This service is accompanied by a progress report for each technology, enabling a “spin-off potential” ranking. We have the best panel of experts to address aspects such as exploring potential markets, possible technological limitations, regulatory considerations, etc.
KnowTransfer methodologies can be adapted to different areas of activity.
3. GROW-SPIN: Independent periodic evaluation of spin-off progress, market expansion, and diversification.
Applicable to research groups and spin-offs already commercialising technological products, processes, and services.
This activity focuses on exploring growth opportunities through:
- Organic growth: Focused on improving access to new clients within previously established service and sales lines.
- Inorganic growth: Exploring the possibility of establishing new branches to access regions with new commercial opportunities or service diversification.
The aim is to identify, implement, and validate strategies that enable growth and increased revenue from product-service sales, as a key element of competitiveness.