{"id":6740,"date":"2026-03-12T11:31:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-12T10:31:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/tto\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T16:02:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T15:02:00","slug":"tto","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/tto\/","title":{"rendered":"Technology Transfer Office (TTO)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Responsabile: James Hughes, PhD<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Institute\u2019s <strong>Technology Transfer Office <\/strong>(TTO) <strong>promotes the transformation of scientific discoveries into innovative health solutions<\/strong>. Operating at the intersection of research, clinical innovation, and industry, the TTO supports the protection, development, and valorization of intellectual property generated within the Institute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining scientific expertise with strategic<strong> Intellectual Property<\/strong> (IP) management and business development capabilities,<strong> the TTO<\/strong> <strong>converts <\/strong>the most promising <strong>discoveries <\/strong>into<strong> technologies, partnerships<\/strong>, and <strong>new ventures<\/strong>. Through these activities, the Office accelerates the path from laboratory research to clinical and industrial impact, ensuring that the innovations ultimately benefit patients and society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"mission\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Mission<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission of the Technology Transfer Office is to <strong>support researchers and clinicians<\/strong> in <strong>turning innovative ideas and discoveries<\/strong> <strong>into practical applications<\/strong> that deliver clinical, social, and economic impact. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Protecting intellectual property<\/strong> generated through research activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Supporting <\/strong>the development and maturation of<strong> innovative technologies<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Promoting collaborations<\/strong> with industry and investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitating technology transfer<\/strong> through licensing or the creation of new ventures.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By connecting scientific discovery with industrial development, technology transfer enables research institutions to contribute to innovation ecosystems and accelerate the development of new healthcare solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Technology Transfer Process<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The TTO guides the transformation of scientific discoveries into concrete applications in the healthcare sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Typical stages include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Discovery<\/strong> \u2013 Identification of potentially valuable scientific findings. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invention Disclosure<\/strong> \u2013 Formal reporting of the innovation to the TTO. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluation<\/strong> \u2013 Assessment of novelty, feasibility, and potential impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intellectual Property Protection<\/strong> \u2013 Patenting and other protective measures. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development and Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Advancing technology through collaborations with industry or investors. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technology Transfer and Impact<\/strong> \u2013 Licensing or creating new ventures to bring the innovation to market and benefit patients.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"responsibilities\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The TTO is responsible for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intellectual Property Management<\/strong> \u2013 Protecting and maintaining IP rights.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation Evaluation and Development<\/strong> \u2013 Assessing and supporting promising discoveries.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry Partnerships<\/strong> \u2013 Facilitating collaborations with companies and investors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Licensing and Technology Transfer<\/strong> \u2013 Negotiating agreements and enabling commercialization of innovations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"contacts\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Contacts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can contact the TTO at <strong><a>tto@ircc.it<\/a><\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Researchers and external partners:<\/strong> For questions related to intellectual property, innovation, or collaborations with industry. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation disclosure:<\/strong> Early engagement with the TTO ensures IP can be protected before publication or public disclosure, preserving opportunities for development and commercialization. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Industry partners:<\/strong> Companies interested in collaborating with Institute researchers through sponsored research agreements, joint development programs, or strategic partnerships are welcome to reach out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Responsabile: James Hughes, PhD<\/p>\n<p>The Institute\u2019s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) promotes the transformation of scientific discoveries into innovative health solutions. 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