The valorisation strategy is crucial for the University of Vienna in deciding whether to adopt inventions and pursue patent applications. The valorisation strategy is developed collaboratively with inventors and formalised in a Valorisation Roadmap Agreement. This agreement will be evaluated and updated on a regular basis. The outcome of this evaluation will guide future decisions, such as extending patent protection. Key components include setting clear valorisation objectives, like founding a spin-off or licensing to industrial, and outlining the next steps to be taken, such as applying for prototype funding.
 

Valorisation Services

The innovation experts of the Techtransfer & Entrepreneurship team actively support the researchers in the development of a feasible and successful valorisation strategy. The aim of the valorisation strategy could be the creation of a spin-offs or the licensing of the technology to a company. Inventors may choose to establish a spin-off, with the Entrepreneurship Team providing support, particularly through the innovation labs. Alternatively, the technology can be licensed to companies, with the technology transfer team assisting in identifying potential industry licensees through networking events and platforms like LinkedIn and InPart. Further support includes the access to professional market research databases and, if feasible, contacts to external experts.