Science & Technology

Our Clients

The Commercialisation Team has a strong focus on Science and Technology. We work closely with the PSRE* community across the UK, to help those organisations to identify and commercialise opportunities.

Our work includes advice and transactional support for example:-

• Asset audit (tangible or intangible)
• Identification of protectable intellectual property
• Assessment of the commercial viability of projects
• Identifying optimal routes to market
• Helping to find/apply for development funds (e.g. proof of concept)
• Obtaining Govt approvals for projects
• Critical analysis of Business Plans and Outline Business Cases
• Workshops and training sessions
• Best Practice & SOPs (Standard Operating Practices)

How we engage

• Helpdesk (using our support from HMT/OSI)
• Fee paid, project specific assignments
• Working at our risk in development partnerships (DPA)

Examples of projects:

Zoobiotic, NERC

Key reports relevant to our sector:-

OSI consultation paper (December 2006) on the future funding of the PSRE scheme

The 1999 Baker Report

Government’s Response to the Baker Report

The Lambert Review

Ten-year investment framework

*PSRE (Public Sector Research Establishments) include Research Councils, NHS Trusts and NHS Innovation Hubs, Government sponsored research labs, and Museums and Galleries (that conduct research).