Our unit is dedicated to acting as the bridge between research and industry, transforming innovations into real-world, commercially viable solutions.

TC provides a range of services, including:

• Identifying and securing grant opportunities to enhance the product maturity
  
• Market analysis and commercialisation strategy development
• Support for startup formation and business development
• Facilitation of industry partnerships and collaborations

To apply for a grant, please contact the TC team to discuss your project and explore suitable funding opportunities.

TC will support you by:

• Identifying relevant grants aligned with your technology and objectives
• Advising on proposal strategy and positioning
• Assisting in the preparation and review of your grant application
  

​Early engagement with TC is encouraged to ensure your proposal is well-aligned with funding requirements and has a higher chance of success.

TC team supports the commercialisation of research by transforming innovations into market-ready solutions through a structured, end-to-end approach:

• Market Analysis & Opportunity Mapping
  Identify industry needs, market potential, and competitive positioning.
• Business Strategy Development
  Develop commercialisation pathways, value propositions, and go-to-market strategies.
• Industry Engagement & Partnerships
  Facilitate collaborations with industry partners for validation, adoption, and scaling.
• IP Protection & Management
  Secure and manage intellectual property to maximise value and ensure protection.
• Startup Formation & Support
  Support the creation of startups and spin-offs to bring technologies to market.​
  

Yes, TC offers support for forming startups through our UTP Innovation Accelerator (UToPIA) Programme. We provide resources such as mentorship, business development services, office space, and connections to investors and industry partners.

Please explore UToPIA from here

​​To license your technology, follow these key steps with support from the Technology Commercialisation (TC) team:

1. Engage with TC
   Initiate a discussion with TC to assess your technology, its readiness, and potential industry applications.
2. Secure Intellectual Property (IP)
   Work with TC to protect your innovation through appropriate IP filings (e.g., patents, copyrights, trademarks).
3. Develop a Commercialisation Strategy
   Collaborate with TC to define the best pathway for licensing, including value proposition, target market, and positioning.
4. Identify and Engage Potential Licensees
   TC will help identify suitable industry partners and facilitate introductions.
5. Negotiate & Finalise Licensing Agreement
   TC supports negotiation, due diligence, and structuring of licensing terms to ensure a fair and successful agreement. ​
   

Industry partners can collaborate with the Technology Commercialisation (TC) team through several pathways:

1. Joint Research & Development (R&D)
   Collaborate with UTP researchers to co-develop innovative solutions tailored to industry needs.
2. Technology Licensing
   Access and adopt UTP-developed technologies to enhance operational performance and drive innovation.
3. Startup & Spin-off Engagement
   Partner with or invest in UTP startups to accelerate commercialisation and market deployment.
4. Pilot Projects & Validation
   Test and validate technologies in real operational environments before full-scale adoption.
5. Consultation & Problem-Solving Engagements
   Work with TC to address specific industry challenges through targeted innovation solutions.
   

You can explore the latest development projects, technologies, and success stories on the UTP IGNITE website. The platform showcases UTP’s innovations, industry collaborations, and commercialisation achievements, and is regularly updated with new technologies and impact highlights.

Yes, UTP alumni can continue to access TC services to support their entrepreneurial and commercialisation efforts. Alumni may engage through UToPIA for structured startup development or directly with TC for business collaboration, technology licensing, and industry engagement opportunities.

We encourage alumni to stay connected with UTP and to leverage TC’s expertise, networks, and resources to develop further and scale their ventures.