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Introducing
Knowledge Transfer Ireland
Barry Fennell PhD
IUA, “Bridging Business and Research”, 3rd February, 2015
Vision
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KTI will be recognised and
respected as Ireland’s central point of
reference for business-research base
partnership and commercialisation.
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Mission
To support business and the research base to maximise
innovation from State-funded research by getting technology,
ideas and expertise into the hands of business, swiftly and
easily for the benefit of the public and the economy.
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Our history: from
cTTO to KTI
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Background
 since 2000 the State has invested significantly in
building industry relevant research capability and
creating commercially relevant IP in our RPOs
 government’s policy to encourage industry to
access and benefit from this research
 drive the supply of innovative solutions to global
markets and the creation of sustainable jobs
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The national IP protocol
 Framework for industry to access
public research
• Published 2012
 Developed by industry, investors,
technology transfer, government
 Mandated the creation of a central
Technology Transfer Office
• Established Sept 2013
• Formally launched as KTI, May 2014
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In 2013
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www.knowledgetransferireland.com
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Search for Research Centre
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Search for Research Partner
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Find a Research Expert
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Browse Licensing Opportunities
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Our ask of you
 Those of you who have engaged with RPOs – we hope
you found the experience fruitful and are inclined to go
again
 For those who have not dipped your toe in the water we
would encourage you to give it a try
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KTI Knowledge Transfer Ireland
Enterprise Ireland, The Plaza,
East Point Business Park, Dublin 3.
T +353 (0)1 727 2000
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