From research to business
Research ready to make impact
Innovative research ideas can create societal impact through commercialisation. The business developers at SDU support researchers with ideas or technologies moving towards the market.
Commercialise an innovative idea or technology
Do you have a research idea that offers a new perspective or use? SDU is committed to transforming innovative ideas into societal impact through commercialisation of research.
The business developers in SDU RIO help researchers identify, protect and mature innovative ideas and technologies.
Find information about different aspects of commercialisation:
- help to secure funding to develop the idea or technology
- inspiration. See what other researchers contribute with
- resources, guides and more information
- contact a business developer.
In STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics – commercialisation often focuses on developing new technologies, medical devices, software or engineering solutions.
In SHAPE – Social Sciences, Humanities, the Arts for People and the Economy – commercialisation can involve creating educational programmes, policy recommendations or social innovations.
What is the Commercialization Process at SDU?
Funding for ideas with commercial potential
Some grants allow researchers to explore research ideas and new technologies with commercial potential.
This is valuable for you if who you want to start a business or create a product or service based on research.
Research on the market - or on its way to the market
Commercialisation of research involves transforming innovative ideas and discoveries from academic research into marketable products, services, or technologies.
This process bridges the gap between research and practical application, ensuring that society benefits from research. See what other SDU researchers have done and be inspired.
Moving an idea from university to market
Information and resources for researchers diving into the commercialisation process.
Find answers to the following questions:
- How do I report an invention?
- How can I protect my new idea?
- How can the SDU business developers support me?
- Who can help bringing the idea closer to market?
What type of support can I get from the business developers?
FAQ about patents
There are three basic criteria for patentability:
- Novelty: to be granted a patent, the invention must be the first of its kind in the world;
- Utility: a valid patent cannot be obtained for something that does not work or that has no useful function;
- Inventiveness: to be patentable, your invention must be a new development or an improvement of an existing technology that would not have been obvious to someone working in your area of specialty.
Patent applications are drafted by an external patent attorney. The RIO business developer has access to specialists in almost any field.
The patent attorney will involve you in the writing process and ask you to review the application before it is filed.
When you are employed at a public research institution, you have a duty to report any invention, that you have made in connection with your work. (jf. Lov om opfindelser ved offentlige forskningsinstitutioner).
A patent grants the owner of the invention the right to exclude others from producing, using, selling or importing the invention into a geographical territory for a limited period - for up to 20 years.
Contact a business developer
The RIO business developers support researchers in bringing innovative ideas to the market. Get advice and guidance on:
- Facilitating technology transfer and commercialization
- Supporting entrepreneurship and industry engagement
If you have made an invention or have any questions regarding IP protection, commercialisation of research results or spinning out a company, please contact one of the business developers.
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