Technology Transfer Essentials for Decision Makers
A special session for decision makers especially in Delhi, India to engage with global Technology Transfer Experts and get insights on how Tech Transfer from academic and research organizations works in practice. A deep dive into understanding how decision makers can foster and accelerate technology transfer in their own institutions and the institutions that they support.
Featured Global Experts : Dr. Ashley Stevens, CLP, RTTP and joined by Co-Directors, Dr. Richard Cahoon and John Fraser, CLP, RTTP.
A chance to interact with featured global experts:
– John Fraser, CLP, RTTP: Technology transfer expert who has led tech transfer at Florida State University and Simon Fraser University, and was past President of AUTM, USA.
– Dr. Ashley Stevens, CLP, RTTP: Technology transfer expert who has led tech transfer at Boston University, Dana Farber Cancer Center, Boston, and was past President of AUTM, USA.
– Dr. Richard Cahoon: Technology transfer expert who has led tech transfer for Cornell University and past member of the AUTM Board.
For whom :
– Leaders in Government and funding agencies involved in supporting research, innovation & entrepreneurship programs.
– Leaders of academic and research organizations.
– Senior professionals in tech transfer, IP and innovation management in Government and multilateral agencies
Tentative topics that shall be covered:
– Significance of tech transfer for universities and research organizations to deliver impact.
– Practical Issues of tech transfer faced in India.
– Mechanisms by which funding agencies and innovation management groups can leverage TTOs
– Expert perspectives on tech transfer profession – its role, standing and prospects
Tentative Date : Monday, 16 June 2025
Detailed session outline | PDF to be uploaded soon!
Registration link | Coming soon !
Technology Transfer in Practice (Module 2, 3, 4, 5 of TTO Practice School)
This 5 day in-person certificate course aims to share practical insights and experiences of top international and national technology transfer experts with emerging technology transfer professionals in India. The course shall include talks, discussions, exercises and mini-projects led by Course Director, Dr. Ashley Stevens, CLP, RTTP and joined by Co-Directors, Dr. Richard Cahoon and John Fraser, CLP, RTTP.
Featured Global Experts : Dr. Ashley Stevens, CLP, RTTP and joined by Co-Directors, Dr. Richard Cahoon and John Fraser, CLP, RTTP.
Course Highlights:
– Certificate of Participation shall be given to all participants who attend at least 85% of the course
– Certificate of Completion shall be given to all participants who complete a min-project on deal structuring successfully
– Participants will join a Online Community of Indian Technology Transfer Professionals being put together by TechEx.in. The online platform will not only help with information sharing but also allow professional discussions and experience sharing.
– Participants will get a print copy of the a) TTO Handbook, b) Primer on Technology Transfer for Decision Makers.
– Participants will have online access (for 1 year) to the resources being created and published at http://www.techtransfer.online/
For whom :
– Managers of technology transfer and IP in Universities and Research Organizations
– Faculty In-charge and Deans responsible for Technology Transfer operations in Universities and Research Organizations
– Other innovation managers in non-profit research/ academic organizations
Tentative topics that shall be covered:
– Building pipeline for effective IP and innovation management
– Financial and resource management
– Tech transfer office Impact and performance tracking/ reporting
– Deal-structuring and term sheets, Valuation
– Negotiation and closing the deal
Tentative Dates : Tuesday-Saturday, 17 June 2025- 21 June 2025
Detailed session outline | PDF to be uploaded soon!
Registration link | Coming soon !
