Ontario Society for Excellence in Techology Transfer

Enhancing commercialization outcomes through the sharing of best practices:

Duncan Jones
Managing Director (OnSETT)
MaRS Centre, 101 College St.
Toronto, ON
M5G 1L7

Background:

A professional association of the technology transfer offices of academic research institutions across Ontario.

  • Not-for-profit Professional Association
  • Founded in 2004 by the Members
  • 29 Universities/ Research Institutions
  • ORCP and IPM support

Offices responsible for technology transfer at a university, research hospital, college or other post-secondary institution, or a related commercialization subsidiary.

Goals:

To build a “Community of Practice” where technology transfer information, knowledge and expertise can be shared and accessed in a timely and cost effective manner.

To foster a robust technology transfer environment in Ontario that enhances commercialization which in turn delivers wealth, societal benefits and economic development.

Tools:
  • Crossover programs
    • FT: Attract full-time individuals with valuable industry-experience
    • EX: Short-term Industry-Academia exchange programs
  • Education, training and networking initiatives
    • Skills database of members (and non-members)
    • Bi-monthly professional development events
    • On-line forums for addressing special interests
    • Conference/ education calendar
    • Access to market intelligence reports
    • Best practices guide for industrial partners/ service providers/ technology receptors
  • Communications strategy
    • Raise awareness of the Technology Transfer function within industry and the public
    • Collect, consolidate and disseminate commercialization success metrics

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