The mission of TNO’s Tech Transfer Program is to accelerate the market introduction of TNO technology by creating spin-off companies and providing licences to existing organisations.
In the first phase of the programme participants determine the best route to market for the technology in question. The activities conducted in this phase result in a validated business case and an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of the various routes to market.
The goal of the Tech Transfer Programme is to create more impact by bringing TNO technology to the market via spin-offs or licenses with existing organisations.
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The objective of the second phase is to prepare the actual establishment of the spin-off. Phase 2 is only initiated if the outcome of phase 1 shows that a spin-off is the best route to market. At the end of phase 2, the spin-off company is incorporated.
After creating the spin-off, the company needs funding to grow. Typically, this involves seeking external financing like venture capital, loans, or grants. TNO offers an Investor Readiness Programme for founders.
Technology Transfer plays an important role in ensuring that TNO knowledge reaches impact. It involves bringing innovation to the market through the creation of spin-off companies or licensing technologies to existing companies.
Since the start of our program in 2017, we've proudly launched over 40 spin-offs. Our spin-off companies have TNO technology at their basis and go through an extensive venture building process before launch.
