About the Center
Within the framework of the federal project "Development of Large-Scale Scientific and Technological Projects in Priority Research Areas" of the national project "Science and Universities," ITMO University was recognized in 2021 as the winner of a competition for federal budget grants in the form of subsidies to provide state support for the creation and development of technology transfer centers that commercialize the intellectual activity results of scientific and higher education organizations.Goal: To facilitate the commercialization of scientific developments
To facilitate the commercialization of scientific developments by uniting researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to create and implement innovative products, services, and processes that improve quality of life, help overcome grand challenges, and aim to implement the strategy for scientific and technological development of the Russian Federation and ensure technological leadership.
Marketing and Financial Services
Our marketing and financial services will help your innovation project become successful and competitive. Expertise is provided in the following areas:- Marketing Research
- Technology Foresight
- Market and Competitor Assessment
- Market Segmentation
- Identification and Prioritization of Consumer Needs
- Pricing Policy Analysis and Price Setting
- Sociological Research
- Preparation of feasibility studies
- Market condition monitoring
- Preparation of contracts and agreements regarding commercial terms of interaction
- Preparation of projects for participation in exhibitions and conferences
Scientific and technical expertise
ITMO University conducts scientific and technical expertise of internal and external projects, the primary goal of which is to identify the potential of a development or technology when entering the market.Intellectual property protection
Our specialists are well-versed in the intricacies of registration, legal protection, and intellectual property management strategies. Intellectual property expertise is provided in the following areas:- Valuation of intellectual property assets
- Pre-project analytics (R&D Entourage)
- Industry patent landscape
- Express landscape
- Internal patent landscape
- Patent search
- Patent strategy development
- Preparation of application documentation packages for intellectual property registration
Legal services
The work of our TTC lawyers involves conducting legal due diligence of the project, identifying potential risks, and proposing optimal solutions to mitigate them. We offer consulting and methodological support, as well as assistance in preparing the necessary documents. Expertise is carried out in the following areas:- Counterparty verification
- Due diligence (legal audit)
- Compliance (risk analysis and management)
- Patentability / freedom-to-operate search for intellectual property objects
- Review of materials
- Preparation of contracts and agreements
- Legal support for the transfer process
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