ESTABLISHMENT OF A TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (TTO)

Mzuzu University is establishing a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) to streamline and enhance the technology transfer process. The TTO will serve as a centralized hub for:

• Technology Identification: Systematically identifying, evaluating, and prioritizing technologies with commercialization potential through rigorous assessment and market analysis.
• IP Management: Providing expertise in intellectual property management, patent filings, licensing negotiations, IP valuation, and enforcement to protect and monetize innovations.
• Funding Facilitation: Facilitating access to funding sources, grants, venture capital, and investment opportunities to support technology maturation, market validation, and commercialization efforts.
• Industry Partnerships: Establishing strategic collaborations, partnerships, and technology transfer agreements with industry players, investors, startups, and entrepreneurs to accelerate technology adoption and market entry.

Through the establishment of the TTO, MZUNI aims to foster a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and knowledge transfer, driving economic growth, societal impact, and value creation from its research endeavors. The TTO will play a pivotal role in translating research outcomes into tangible products, services, and solutions that address real-world challenges and benefit communities, industries, and the global marketplace.