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Taking Your Research to New Heights
Partnering with researchers, the Industry Development and Knowledge Transfer (IDKT) office makes the most of QF discoveries by protecting them, finding their place in the market, and licensing them to established companies and startups. We are also cultivating an innovation culture by recognizing and rewarding QF researchers.
What We Offer
01Online Invention Reporting
Using our online system to file your invention disclosure starts the process for maximizing the value and impact of your research. We examine the commercial potential for your innovation and identify the best option for protecting the intellectual property (IP) and pursuing commercialization.
Entrepreneurial Support
QF researchers interested in launching a startup based on their discoveries can tap into a wealth of support offered by IDKT and our innovation ecosystem partners, including Qatar Science & Technology Park (QSTP). We can help you understand and prepare for the challenges of entrepreneurship, empowering you to be successful in pursuing your new venture.
Guidebooks and Training Videos
We offer a variety of resources to help you learn the various processes associated with technology commercialization. These tools will help you engage effectively with IDKT and your industry partners.
Collaboration with the Private Sector
We introduce you to external partners and work with you to define the right form of collaboration, such as sponsored research, consulting, fees-for-service support, or sharing data.
How Commercialization Works
02We partner with you and participate with industry throughout the process, serving as a valuable liaison to form a win-win relationship. Questions? Contact us
Resources for Researchers
03- A Guide for Successful Institutional-Industrial Collaborations: Researcher GuidebookPDF - 5.7 MBDeveloped by the University-Industry Demonstration Partnership (UIDP)—a U.S. National Academy of Sciences affiliate—this guidebook serves as a strategic tool to promote greater understanding of the collaborative engagement process and relationship building with industry. It is designed to help both parties effectively interact for mutual benefit.
- Innovation FellowshipDesigned for pre-commercialization technology advancement, this innovation support mechanism for RDI activities enables QF researchers to take time off from their regular employment duties to assist in de-risking technologies prior to potential startup activities. These efforts might involve increasing the Technology Readiness Level, developing a business model/plan, or addressing regulatory matters. Contact us for more information.
- Technology Development FundThis program provides 6 to 12 months of funding to advance a technology from prototype to the ready-for-market level. Participation is by invitation and requires a technology disclosure submission to IDKT. Contact us for more information.
