Aalto University IP Commercialization Policy (external link)
Aalto’s aim in the IP commercialisation is to maximize the societal impact of research.
Technology transfer
Aalto University Principles for Commercialization of Intellectual Property (“Principles”) state that the aim in commercialization of intellectual property is to maximize the societal impact through optimal utilization of results produced in association with research, educational or other university activities as well as to bring in funding to the University that it can use to fulfill its missions in research, education and impact.
The purpose of this document (“Policy”) is to set more detailed guidelines for implementation of the Principles in field of commercializing research results.
This Policy is approved by the Aalto University Board. The Policy is effective as of 1 January 2023. Vice President of Innovation and Chief Financial Officer are responsible for the implementation of the policy. They may also jointly issue further guidelines under this Policy.
The purpose of this document (“Policy”) is to set more detailed guidelines for implementation of the Principles in field of commercializing research results.
This Policy is approved by the Aalto University Board. The Policy is effective as of 1 January 2023. Vice President of Innovation and Chief Financial Officer are responsible for the implementation of the policy. They may also jointly issue further guidelines under this Policy.
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