Bringing a novel high-tech product to market is often a costly process. It is desirable to make sure that others cannot copy the product. A patent secures investments in product development. The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) is responsible for filing the patents as well as the dealmaking and transfer of the patents.
Novel-T is shaping a dynamic and vibrant ecosystem that accelerates entrepreneurship and high-tech innovation. This drives the economy of the region by connecting and activating talent, knowledge, capital, networks and infrastructure. Novel-T provides legal advice, access to finance for startups, business coaching, pitch and match sessions and more.
One way to transfer the knowledge from research to the market is by setting up a new company, a so-called spin-off. These are companies that are based on IP from the University of Twente. The Novel-T Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) supports the creation of these spin-offs and is responsible for the IP transfer.
