Intoducing TTO
A Technology Transfer Office (TTO) facilitates the transformation of academic research into marketable products and services, acting as a bridge between university innovations and industry needs. It aims to foster innovation, enhance partnerships, and contribute to economic growth.
Strategic Objectives
Foster Innovation Culture
Encourage research and creativity to generate impactful solutions at King Khalid University.
Enhance University Reputation
Position King Khalid University as a leader in innovation and technology transfer.
Expand Industry Collaboration
Build strong partnerships with industries and governmental bodies to support research commercialization.
Contribute to Vision 2030
Support Saudi Arabia’s economic diversification goals through technological advancements.
Optimize Resource Utilization
Maximize the use of university resources for impactful innovation.
Promote Startups & Spin-Offs
Encourage the creation of startups from university research outputs.
Facilitate Knowledge Transfer
Ensure seamless transfer of academic knowledge to practical applications.
Strengthen Research Impact
Expand the reach and applicability of university research globally.
International Success Stories
Supported Google and CISCO
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- University of Stanford
- 3d
Commercialized Gardasil Vaccine
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- University of Quensland
- 4d
Facilated Tech Startups
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- MIT
- 5d
Core Functions of the Technology Transfer Office
Driving Innovation at King Khalid University
The Technology Transfer Office bridges academia and industry by transforming research into real-world solutions. Our core functions focus on protecting intellectual property, building partnerships, and fostering economic growth.
Learn MoreProtecting Intellectual Property
Safeguard innovations through patents, trademarks, and copyrights.
Facilitating Industry Partnerships
Build strategic alliances to translate research into practical solutions.
Commercialization of Innovations
Develop business models to bring research to market effectively.
Support for Startups and Spin-offs
Mentor entrepreneurs to turn ideas into successful businesses.
Organizational Structure
Director
Oversees strategic planning and operations of the Technology Transfer Office.
IP Specialists
Handle intellectual property registration and management to protect innovations.
Business Development Team
Builds industry partnerships and fosters collaborations for mutual growth.
Marketing Team
Promotes innovations and identifies market opportunities to maximize impact.
Legal Advisors
Ensure compliance with laws and protect intellectual property rights effectively.
Planning Phases
