Technology Transfer

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) is committed to making the unique products and services developed by faculty, staff, and students at Mugla Sitki Kocman University available to the public for commercialisation. MSKU Technology Transfer Office supports researchers with patent processes and raises awareness of intellectual property rights within the university. TTO ensures the protection and commercialisation of scientific research results at the university with registration applications, the collaborations between the university and industry, and contract support for intellectual property rights (IPR).

TTO operates between MSKU and technology-developing/using R&D institutions, industrial companies and organisations, providing information, coordination, guiding research, encouraging the startup of new R&D companies, developing collaborations, protecting, marketing, and selling intellectual property rights, and managing revenues from the sale of intellectual property. Additionally, by embracing the highest standards in research and project management, TTO provides comprehensive support to our researchers by tailoring their needs to a support program and ensuring comprehensive support throughout the project development, writing, and execution processes. 

Our expertise

MSKU TTO’s core activities encompass 

• IPR and Contracts: The university organises informative activities related to IPR, including the evaluation of new inventions and designs, the conduct of application-registration processes, the provision of contract support, and the encouragement of participation in negotiations with companies.

• Commercialisation: To develop and commercialise inventions and designs, the portfolio of inventions is introduced. Meetings with national and international companies are organised, and academicians are supported under the program related to entrepreneurship. Commercialisation processes are also conducted appropriately.

• University-Industry Collaboration: Activities are conducted between the university and industry to match needs. Solutions for small, medium, and large companies are developed in collaboration with academicians, and short, medium, and long-term collaborations are established involving multiple projects. 

• Project Support and Coordination: Promote excellence in research projects to strengthen national and international collaborations and deliver sustainable solutions to society. Ensure the success of our researchers' scientific and technological projects. 

Supported by a dedicated team of academics, researchers, and administrative personnel, and through collaborations with university departments, governmental agencies, non-governmental organisations, and international partners, TTO contributes significantly to advancing university-industry collaboration through high-value projects. 

Institutional Capacity

MSKU has a strong institutional infrastructure to carry out the project activities successfully:

• A team of expert academics specialising in different disciplines in 17 faculties, including fine arts, architecture, economics, education, engineering, health sciences, sports, technology, agriculture, and veterinary sciences.

• Research and Application Centres, including Mediterranean civilisations, language teaching, food analysis, geographic information systems, and environmental studies. 

• Digital education centres and platforms that support distance education, online mentorship and professional development programs for teachers and pre-service teachers.

Through this capacity, MSKU TTO aims to deliver innovative and sustainable support that enhances researchers' competencies through a rich portfolio of inventions and designs, successful commercialisation activities, and strong collaborations.

Please visit https://tto.mu.edu.tr/ for MSKU TTO’s up-to-date information and opportunities.