Promoting technology at a medical university isn’t just about increasing the visibility of innovative solutions — it’s a crucial step in establishing partnerships with companies that can help commercialize research. The first step in building a technology promotion strategy is analyzing the potential of existing resources — the inventions. This assessment helps identify research projects …
Public universities play a crucial role in the development of science and technology, often engaging in various collaborations with the private sector, public administration, and other research centers. In this context, university formalism is sometimes perceived as a barrier that hinders flexibility. However, in reality, it serves fundamental protective functions for both the university and …
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Life science clusters are organizations that bring together various entities, including biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and medical companies, as well as scientific and research institutions. The activities of clusters focus on a specific sector or industry, enabling them to share resources, knowledge, and infrastructure. The goals of clusters include supporting innovation, developing businesses, promoting scientific and business …
As part of the activities of the GUMed Technology Transfer Centre, one of the most important stages in supporting innovation development is the substantive evaluation of pre-implementation projects. This process lays the foundation for further cooperation and determines the direction in which the project will be developed and brought to the market. Pre-implementation projects are …
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Trade shows – why attend? One of the most important ways to keep abreast of current trends and expectations in the medical industry is to attend trade shows. They offer a chance to explore directions of development, serve as a source of inspiration and help to track emerging innovations in the sector. Attending exhibitions also …
Formal evaluation is a crucial step in determining whether a grant application will even be considered. For researchers seeking funding for pre-commercialisation work, understanding this process can significantly improve their chances of success. Formal evaluation involves checking that the application meets all the formal requirements set by the grant competition organiser. At this stage, the …
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 …
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 …
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Technology Transfer Offices, operating at the interface of science and business, provide support in the transfer of technology and commercialization of scientific research results. However, it is important to remember that one of our unit’s key tasks is also to build competencies in entrepreneurship and innovation within the academic community. This is particularly relevant when …
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The most commonly used scale to assess the development stage of an invention is the Technology Readiness Level (TRL), frequently included in funding applications by entities supporting R&D activities. Although the TRL scale is intended to be universal, it may pose challenges when applied to life science inventions. Technology readiness can be described differently depending …
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