Isis Insights

A series of articles from Isis Innovation

The Relationship in a University Between the Research Support Office and the Technology Transfer Office

Tom Hockaday explores the relationship between the Research Support Office and the Technology Transfer Office in a research university, in terms of their activities and the organisational structures.

Exploring the 'Hub and Spoke' Model of Technology Transfer

Tom Hockaday explores the challenges in optimising technology transfer systems for research-based institutions which have activities in different locations.

What is the Best Structure for a University Technology Transfer Office?

Tom Hockaday reviews some of the different business models for a technology transfer office.

Building a Technology Transfer Office - Starting Out

Tom Hockaday presents what is needed for a technology transfer office to thrive.

The Perfect 'Innovation' Storm

Tom Hockaday discusses how changes in the global economy will increase companies' need to innovate to survive.

The Value of Technology Transfer

Tom Hockaday provides some answers to the question: What returns can a university expect from investing in and supporting a Technology Transfer Office?

Inside Innovation: The University-Business Interface

Tom Hockaday's observations of the interaction between universities and businesses and their impacts.

Challenging Issues in Licence Negotiations
A report on an Isis led session at UNICO discussing the relative importance of key terms in licence agreements.

Biosensors: For Glucose, Cholesterol and …

Professor H. Allen O. Hill explains how his past experiences in research and technology transfer helped evolve Oxford Biosensors Ltd from idea to successful start-up.

Auditing the Auditors

Oxford academics have reviewed over 100 National Audit Office ‘Value for Money’ reports as part of a contract that Isis has with the NAO, the body that scrutinises public spending on behalf of Parliament.

The Emerging Technology Transfer Market Across Europe

Increasing E.U. interest in effective technology transfer is drawing in new funding as more countries and organisations develop an interest in commercialising their Intellectual Property Rights.