Blog

New Technologies in the Context of Copyright and Ethical Challenges

The dynamic development of technology is transforming many aspects of our lives, from the way we communicate to the way we create and distribute content. Alongside these innovations, there are growing challenges related to copyright and ethical issues. In this paper, I will look at the impact of new technologies on copyright and the ethical …

New Technologies in the Context of Copyright and Ethical Challenges Read More »

Pitching – the art of presenting ideas effectively

The ability to persuade business partners to collaborate is crucial in the process of indirect commercialization, such as creating and developing spin-off companies. To effectively capture interest and encourage investment, support, or partnership, mastering the art of pitching is key. This method, widely used in business, marketing, and sales, can be equally effective in bridging …

Pitching – the art of presenting ideas effectively Read More »

Four MUG Spin-Off Companies

The key unit driving innovation at the Medical University of Gdańsk (MUG) is the Technology Transfer Office (TTO). At TTO, novel scientific projects with commercialization potential are continuously reviewed. Researchers at GUMed receive comprehensive support in securing intellectual property rights, preparing technology offers, conducting market analyses, and developing commercialization strategies. The center also facilitates cooperation …

Four MUG Spin-Off Companies Read More »

The Role of Generative AI in Medicine and Pharmacy

Gen AI – Generative Artificial Intelligence – represents a significant shift from traditional AI. Unlike conventional AI, which primarily analyzes data and makes decisions based on predefined rules, Gen AI can generate new content, such as coherent texts and realistic images, mimicking human creativity and reasoning. In medical sciences, Gen AI is transforming healthcare by …

The Role of Generative AI in Medicine and Pharmacy Read More »

Patent points in GUMed’s parametric evaluation

As you may know, a portion of the subsidy received by universities from the state budget is allocated to support the statutory research projects of academic units. The amount of funding awarded depends on the number of points earned in the parametric evaluation, making it crucial for units to understand the scoring system outlined by …

Patent points in GUMed’s parametric evaluation Read More »

Protection of inventions at MUG- statistics

In 2019-2023, 30 invention applications for protection were filed in the national mode, i.e. at the Patent Office of the Republic of Poland, of which 8 patent applications were prepared in the last year – 2023. There are several reasons for the observed year-on-year increase in the number of applications for protection of inventions. One …

Protection of inventions at MUG- statistics Read More »

Technology Transfer

Technology transfer primarily refers to the process of transferring scientific research results, knowledge, and technologies from one organization to another—typically from academic institutions or research centers to the commercial industry. The effects of this process include, among others, faster implementation of innovations, as technology transfer serves as a bridge that significantly enhances collaboration between the …

Technology Transfer Read More »

Foundation Medicine: From MIT Spin-Off to Bill Gates’ Support and a Strategic Partnership with Roche

In the medical industry, few companies can boast such a successful story as Foundation Medicine, one of the leading firms in the field of genetic diagnostics. Its fascinating journey began at the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where a group of talented scientists set out to transform the face of medicine by transferring revolutionary …

Foundation Medicine: From MIT Spin-Off to Bill Gates’ Support and a Strategic Partnership with Roche Read More »

Tools for Assessing the Maturity of Implementation Projects – Customer Identification

One of the tools that enables the assessment of technological development across six key aspects is the KTH Innovation Readiness Level method (https://kthinnovationreadinesslevel.com/). This method was developed at the KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. The method facilitates standardized „measurement” of innovation and outlines potential future steps using a scale. It illustrates the development …

Tools for Assessing the Maturity of Implementation Projects – Customer Identification Read More »

Tools for verification of the implementation projects – identifying the recipient

One of the tools for assessing the progress of technology development in six key areas is the KTH Innovation Readiness Level method (https://kthinnovationreadinesslevel.com/). The method was developed at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden. The method facilitates a standardised „measurement” of innovation and indicates further possible stages by means of a scale. The tool …

Tools for verification of the implementation projects – identifying the recipient Read More »