UCC Innovation Policies

UCC has established policies and procedures for innovation activities, engaging with industry through research and management of intellectual property.

• Intellectual Property Policy
• Third Party Research Contracts Policy
• UCC Consultancy Policy
• UCC Conflict of Interest Policy
• General Research Policies
• Spinout policy
  • Spinout establishment procedures‌

Template Agreements

• Material Transfer Agreement (Sample): If your research involves the transfer of any materials from the University, it must be accompanied by a signed Material Transfer Agreement (MTA). Please contact the OTT at uccinnovation@ucc.ie for further advice.
• Confidential Disclosure Agreement (Sample): If you intend entering into discussions with external partners it may be appropriate to have the discussion covered by a CDA. Please contact the OTT at uccinnovation@ucc.ie for further advice.

Managing intellectual property from public research

National IP Protocol 2019                                                 

European Union Funding - Your guide to IP in Horizon 2020