Exploitation of Research Results and Technology Transfer
The Technology Transfer Process
1. Idea/Promising project
Front-line interactions with researchers
- Identification
- Guidance
2. Research
3. Results
4. Strategy for exploiting research results
- Disclosure/Dissemination/Publication
- Declaration of invention
5. Declaration of Invention (DI) submitted
- The receipt of a declaration of invention (DI) launches the process
6. Internal assessment (CRCHUM)
- The DI is analyzed to better understand the invention
7. External assessment (Axelys)
- Technical and commercial analyses
8. Decision and technology transfer plan
- Patenting and marketing strategy (open source, partnership, spin-off)
9. Intellectual property
- Patent application process
10. Disclosure (publication, presentations, conferences)
11. Project maturation process/canvassing
12. Commercialization and license transaction
- Potential company OR creation of a spin-off company
- Awarding a license to a company capable of bringing the technology to market
13. Post-License Management
14. Revenue/Royalties
- Distribution of revenue generated in accordance with the CRCHUM’s IP Policy
*Axelys is the company responsible for managing intellectual property and technology transfer in Quebec.