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What is TTO ?
What is a Technology Transfer Office and what does it do?
What is Technology Transfer Office ?
Dijitalpark Teknokent Technology Transfer Office is a strategic structure that supports the transformation of academic knowledge, research outputs, and innovative ideas into value-added products, services, and projects. Acting as a bridge between universities, industry, the public sector, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem, it contributes to the commercialization of knowledge and technology.
The Technology Transfer Office guides companies, academics, and entrepreneurs in the development of R&D projects, the strengthening of university-industry collaborations, the management of intellectual and industrial property rights processes, access to project support mechanisms, and commercialization processes.
Operating within the Dijitalpark Teknokent ecosystem, the Technology Transfer Office aims to bring technology-oriented projects together with the right stakeholders, prepare innovative solutions for the market, and develop sustainable collaborations. Within this scope, it supports the transformation of research, innovation, and entrepreneurship-focused activities into economic and social value.
Core Services of TTOs
R&D Support Services
Academics and entrepreneurs are guided through the application processes for TÜBİTAK, EU Framework Programmes, and other funding sources.
Intellectual Property Services
Legal support and guidance are provided for patent applications, trademark registration, and licensing processes.
Entrepreneurship Support
Spin-off and start-up processes are managed to transform university-based technological ideas into companies.
Industry Bridge
Joint project and collaboration opportunities are created between industrial organizations and university researchers.