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Commercialisation of ideas

Your research is important to society. We assist you with the commercialisation of ideas and research results!

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We help you with:

  • Idea evaluation

  • Assessment of intellectual property strategy

  • Guidance in the patenting process

  • Market research

  • Applications for funding commercialisation projects

  • Assistance with contract negotiations

  • Support in the implementation of innovation projects

What is KOIN?

Our main task is to assist employees with the commercialisation of ideas.

The Unit for Commercialisation and Innovation (KOIN) is an internal unit at USN and acts as our technology transfer office (TTO).

Technology Transfer Team

Examples of commercialisation projects at USN

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