Tech Transfer Consulting Services

Our flexible methodology is called OPTI-SPIN and includes the following modules: OK-SPIN, TRL-UP, GROW-SPIN.

1. OK-SPIN: For Research Groups

A process for identifying and selecting candidate technologies for commercialisation or spin-off creation.

We optimise the identification and selection of new technological products, processes, and services with high technology transfer potential.

The process involves:

• The submission of proposals from all pre-selected research teams by the OTRI (Office of Technology Transfer), in collaboration with KnowTransfer.
• A shortlist of finalists is selected from the responses, with further information gathered through a detailed form and personal interviews.
• An assessment of the research team’s suitability for future technology transfer activities (which may not necessarily involve creating a spin-off).
• An evaluation of the technology’s potential, considering receptivity from users, partners, and clients, as well as its economic viability. This involves outlining preliminary ‘use cases’ and ‘business cases’.

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2. TRL-UP: Increasing Technology Readiness Level through Planning, Monitoring, and Mentoring

The goal is to increase the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) and develop a minimum viable product through structured planning, monitoring, and mentoring.

This includes:

• Identifying contacts with potential users, clients, and partners.
• Exploring markets and sales opportunities.
• Establishing technology and know-how transfer agreements.

To achieve this, we provide regular, personalised mentoring sessions with researchers to establish a clear plan and define budgets for progressively scaling the TRL. This service is supported by a progress report for each technology, which enables a ‘spin-off potential’ ranking. Our panel of experts advises on exploring potential markets, possible technological limitations, regulatory considerations, and more. 

3. GROW-SPIN: Independent Periodic Evaluation

This service focuses on exploring growth opportunities through:

• Organic Growth: Improving access to new clients within existing service and sales lines.
• Inorganic Growth: Exploring the establishment of new branches to access regions with new commercial opportunities or to diversify services.

The aim is to identify, implement, and validate strategies that drive growth and increase revenue from product and service sales, enhancing competitiveness.

This methodology is designed to add extra support to spin-offs, technology-based companies, and Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs).

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