Transferring Innovative Results Process

Accelerate the impact of your research by turning it into concrete solutions!

Learn more about the process of transferring an invention from a research lab to an innovation that benefits society!


Find the definitions of the steps in the transfer process below: 

Identification
 

Identification involves spotting inventions at an early stage. Find out who your contact person is in your lab to discuss this. 

Invention disclosure form
 

An invention disclosure form allows you to report any results that may have innovative potential.

Preliminary evaluation
 

A preliminary evaluation involves analyzing the potential protection and socioeconomic impact of your invention. 

Intellectual property protection
 

The purpose of intellectual property is to protect your inventions, and it takes many forms (patents, copyrights (software…), trade secrets, secret know-how, etc.).

Technology pre-maturation grants
 

The pre-maturation stage aims to support projects with high potential in the early stages of technological development and scientific consolidation.
From Innovation to Marketability for Socioeconomic Impact

There are two main ways to generate economic value from an invention: create a startup or license it to an existing company! 

Startup

Support for startup creation covers many areas, including the market, team, invention, communication, and business model, and more. 

Licensing to an existing company

Business development managers can support you in identifying opportunities and connecting with industry partners for direct technology transfer. 

In both cases, license negotiations are necessary to formalize the technology transfer. 

Need a little help?

Below are services offered to help you navigate certain stages:

 

Awareness-Raising

Awareness-raising is to introduce research staff to the challenges of bringing research and innovation to market. This service is tailored to your needs: webinars, workshops, breakfast meetings, lab visits, and/or practical guides. 

Ideation

Ideation involves starting with a concept or scientific discovery to identify a socioeconomic problem to solve, devising a technological solution, and testing it to verify its feasibility. Custom ideation sessions can be organized, around your specific technology or in groups focused on a common theme. 

Training

The PSL Innovation Hub offers training programs that cover all areas of valorization, including entrepreneurship, intellectual property, industrial partnerships, and technology transfer. There are various formats available to suit your needs, ranging from a few hours to continuous support, and in-person or remote options. 

They have transferred their research and are now sharing their stories 

Highlighting the power of fundamental research, its ability to connect with society, and to create innovations that are truly beneficial to society.

Lydéric Bocquet (LPENS)


Michaël Tatoulian (IRCP)

Charlotte Hauser (Institut Jean Nicod)