Innovative research ideas can create societal impact through commercialisation. The business developers at SDU support researchers with ideas or technologies moving towards the market.
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
In Life Sciences and 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 programs, policy recommendations, or social innovations.
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.
For those considering to commercialise, the business developers host information meetings about the commercialisation process.
The meetings can be on to one or for a group or a department.
Industry outreach
It is important to find the right information, funding or collaboration partner.
To help researchers, business developers use many ways to activate an extensive business network.
Market research
Market research is vital for commercialisation. It helps understand market trends, customer needs, and competition, ensuring innovations succeed.
Thorough research allows business developers to evaluate ideas, find licensing opportunities, and create commercialisation strategies.
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.
The RIO business developers support researchers in bringing innovative ideas to the market. Get advice and guidance on:
technology transfer and commercialization
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.