Bridging the gap between research and industry
Founded in 1997, the DKFZ’s Office of Technology Transfer works at the interface between research and industry. By securing, marketing and licensing patented and non-patented research results obtained at the DKFZ, the Office helps to facilitate the introduction of novel products including anti-cancer drugs, diagnostic assays, and research tools.
The DKFZ’s Office of Technology Transfer works with researchers to determine the best strategy to take the inventions forward, for example licensing out the invention, collaborating with industry, or forming a new start-up company. The Office's goals are:
- To accelerate new advances in cancer research for the benefit of the cancer patient
- To improve the exploitation of fundamental cancer research
- To provide the necessary infrastructure to support and manage the downstream issues of intellectual property
- To bridge the gap between research scientists and commercial development partners