To ensure your innovation
creates value

"Valorization means making research knowledge and skills usable or marketable." General definition of valorization given by the National Evaluation Committee (CNE).

The Transfer: the final stage
in the recovery process

Technology transfer involves granting rights to use a technology, through a licensing agreement, to a third party for commercial exploitation. SATT teams will conduct negotiations with future operators, defending the interests of institutions, laboratories, and researchers to the best of their ability.

This future operator could be:
– an existing company identified by the SATT Nord teams and with which the operating conditions have been negotiated.
– A dedicated start-up, in which you can participate. SATT Nord will then support the founders of the future company by putting them in touch with support and investment structures.

 

Why not a startup?

Some maturation projects may lead to the creation of a business. To support business projects, SATT Nord works closely with incubators in the region. In this case, the maturation program run by SATT Nord aims to meet the needs of the future start-up, while the incubation program run by the incubator aims to support the business creation project.

 

Interested in the start-up adventure?
Get involved as a researcher

As a researcher, you have several options for getting involved in a business creation project. These options are governed by the Pacte Law (2019).

You have three options:
• Participate in the creation of the startup as a manager or partner
• Contribute your scientific expertise to the startup
• Participate in the startup's management bodies

For more information, see the fact sheet "What role to play in a start-up."

 

  • CONTINUE TO COLLABORATE AND USE RESEARCH RESULTS AFTER TRANSFER

    In principle, you can always use your results for research and teaching purposes. Depending on the intellectual property transferred and the exploitation agreement, you may also publish the results. In most cases, you will therefore be able to continue your research without hindrance. 

    If you wish to continue collaborating with the operating company, for example to further develop the technology or work on new concepts, this is entirely possible. In this case, a collaboration agreement must be drawn up between the operating company and your laboratory. This collaboration agreement will cover any new inventive activity and protect your future results.