These results prove a broad interest in and appetite for UCC IP. The office placed specific emphasis on identifying and supporting start ups of high potential value where an experienced, commercial CEO is identified to partner with the researchers for the formation of the company. This successful strategy has resulted in the 3 spin out companies that are investment ready and supporting a customer base.
The report also refers to the launch of gatewayUCC, UCC’s state of the art Incubation facilities, which provide a critical link between the internal and external client base of the Office of Tech Transfer.
Commenting on UCC’s achievements, Dr Michael Murphy said: “UCC remains strongly committed to Ireland’s Innovation agenda. Commercialising our research is critical to this agenda and UCC is proud of its achievements in this regard for 2010. We will continue to invest in our support mechanisms which will ensure the growth in our rate of high value commercialisation activity. We have a strong IP pipeline for 2011, and we look forward to another successful year for the Commercialisation activity in 2011.”
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