Technology Transfer Training

Leveraging academic research

Technology Transfer Training is designed for senior government officials, university technology transfer teams, leaders of innovation hubs, and incubators & accelerators to support the commercialisation of university research, and growth of engineering businesses. The programme shares best practices from the UK and around the globe, and will give you the tools to influence innovation and commercialisation policy in your country.

By the end of the training, you will be able to:

• Apply best practices in technology transfer
• Engage and form links with the UK and the wider international engineering technology transfer network
• Identify ways to influence policy for the benefit of academic entrepreneurs
• Understand how to measure the impact of your interventions

Supporting commercialisation

Develop the skills and confidence to promote innovation and engineering entrepreneurship in your country. Increase the market and societal impact of high-potential research through:

• Expert training and mentoring
• Practical workshops
• Global networking opportunities through our prestigious network
• Ongoing networking through our global community platform
• A residential phase here in the UK

Time commitment 

Designed to run alongside full-time employment, the training is delivered over an eight-month period. The average time commitment is approximately four hours per month for online sessions, and five days for a residential in the UK at the end of the programme. This hybrid training includes an average of six networking opportunities, three university visits, and 10 hours of group mentoring.

Cohort size and cost

The standard minimum number of participants we would deliver this training for is 20.

This training is tailored to customer requirements. Please contact the team for details. Cost of the training is dependent on the requirements from the client.

Who should attend the training

The training is open to:

• Senior government officials working in technology and innovation agencies
• Technology transfer teams from universities
• Leaders of innovation hubs
• Incubators
• Accelerators

Experts in commercialising research

We offer a unique insight and an independent voice on university spinouts built on experience and our network of experts.

For well over a decade, the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub has built a rich community of entrepreneurs, business leaders, Academy Fellows and technology transfer experts.

Leaders in Innovation Fellowships has built on this success in the UK, rolling out start up and spinout support internationally, strengthening local innovation ecosystems in the process.

Networking through the Royal Academy of Engineering 

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a global convening power in engineering and tech entrepreneurship, industry and academia collaboration, policy making, and more. Participants benefit from our extensive network of experts, both in the UK and globally.

Programme alumni have access to a dedicated group on our global entrepreneurship community platform, with ongoing opportunities for peer learning, mentorship, and curated resources.