Technology Transfer Training

Engineering technology for commercialisation

Technology Transfer Training accelerates 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 change at a policy and institutional level in your country.

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

• Apply best practices in technology transfer within your own networks
• 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 interested in spinning out
• Understand how to measure the impact of your interventions.

Technology Transfer Training overview

This training will give you the skills and confidence to promote innovation and engineering entrepreneurship in your country, and increase the market and societal impact of high-potential research through:

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

• Building an extensive international network, with meaningful opportunities for collaboration.

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, as well as five days for a residential in the UK at the end of the programme. The training includes an average of six networking opportunities, three university visits, and 10 hours of group mentoring.

Collaboration with global stakeholders

One key objective for each training programme is to convene global stakeholders to work together towards a common goal, and to take part alongside other country cohorts from the same region.

Who should attend the training

The training is open to applicants from all countries and is open to:

• Senior government officials working in technology and innovation agencies
• Technology transfer teams from universities
• Incubators and accelerators.

Networking opportunities at the Royal Academy of Engineering 

The Royal Academy of Engineering is a global convening power in the field of engineering entrepreneurship. Participants benefit from our extensive network of experts, both in the UK and globally. Alumni have access to a dedicated group on the LIF Innovators platform with ongoing peer learning, mentorship, and targeted resources.

Logistics and costs

The standard number of participants we would deliver this training for is 20. This helps to ensures that each participant is actively involved throughout the programme.

The cost of the training is dependent on the requirements from the client.