Lodz University of Technology
Lodz
University
of Technology
www.p.lodz.pl
TRANSFER AND COMMERCIALIZATION OF ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES AT THE LODZ UNIVERSITY
OF TECHNOLOGY, POLAND
Lodz
University
of Technology
FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES „Community thinking”
Development of science and technology transfer to industry are very important tasks for TUL.
The establishment of effective cooperation between TUL and industry is intensified
by consortia which bring together leaders from business and the university.
TUL participates in Polish and European technological platforms, industrial parks and clusters
and other scientific‐industrial projects.
Lodz
University
of Technology
FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES „Community thinking”
TUL takes part in the research activities of six Advanced Technology Centres:
BioTechMed
AeroNet
Pro Humano Tex
Agro Tech
RIMAMI
Advanced Information Technology Centre
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of Technology
Advanced Technology Centre BioTechMed
Members of ATC BioTechMed
Molecular and Macromolecular Research Centre of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Institute for Medical Biology of the Polish Academy of Sciences
Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
Lodz University of Technology
University of Lodz
Medical University
„Polfarmex” Joint Stock Company
Production and Implementation Company – „IFOTAM” Ltd.
Institute of Enzymes and Peptones – „BTL” Ltd.
„Pharmena” Ltd.
Research and Production Centre of the Lodz University of Technology – „ICHEM” Ltd.
Pharmaceutical Wholesale Firm – „HURTAP" Joint Stock Company
Voivedeship Occupational Medicine Centre in Lodz
Non‐Public Health and Care Centre – Allergology Centre
Health and Care Centre – „GASTRO” Consultative Clinic
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of Technology
Advanced Technology Centre BioTechMed
The aim of the ATC BioTechMed are a common long‐term development
as well as the research and implementation works.
BioTechMed activities are directed to new technologies and services elaboration having the
application for the protection and improvement of the people’s health and environment (making
the diagnosis, treatment, preventive treatment of diseases, production of safe food, consumer
product, etc.).
Realization of this work includes five modules, namely:
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
DIAGNOSIS AND THERAPY
MOLECULAR ENGINEERING
INDUSTRIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BIOTECHNOLOGY
CERTIFICATION
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The European Centre of Bio‐ and Nanotechnology
ECBNT is formed by TUL as an innovative institution in Poland and will follow the leading European standards. ECBNT project is implemented within the framework of the ATC BioTechMed.
Centre will conduct research in accordance with scientific studies tendency of world leading
research institutes and research priorities of EU Framework Programme.
Integration of research in the area of nanomaterials and nanotechnology, achievement an appropriate competitive scientific potential and education in these disciplines at various levels of study.
26 laboratories
area 12 000 m2
230 scientists and Ph.D. students working in ECBNT
research facilities for 600 Polish and foreign scientists Lodz
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The European Centre of Bio‐ and Nanotechnology
Polish Innovative research centre based on the best European practices
Research directions according to the priorities of EU research programs, and leading research
centres in the world
Realization of projects based on scientific – industrial consortiums
The current update of programs justified by the rapid progress in biotechnology and nanotechnology
International Advisory Committee
Interdisciplinary research teams composed of research teams from both Polish and foreign
academic and industrial centres
Research area: environmental protection, energy and medicine
A comprehensive test cycle from basic research to implementation research
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University
of Technology
Modern biotechnological lab complex BIONANOPARK LODZ
TUL takes part in creation of BIONANOPARK
the ultra‐modern biotechnological lab complex in Poland,
2 laboratory teams ‐ molecular biophysics and nanostructures (4 laboratories: cell culture,
biochemistry, protomika and transkryptomika and molecular biophysics and nanostructured);
and electrical,
projects that are put into practice together with industry in research and implementation,
as well as research projects with other universities and scientists concerning nanotechnology
materials, new generic drugs and medical implants.
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of Technology
CLASTERS
The ideal environment for innovation to flourish
TUL plays a vital role in technological clusters functioning in Lodz region
Advanced Technology Claster in Textile – Clothing Industry Advanced Technology Claster EKOENERGIA
Fruit and Vegetables Claster
Linux Claster
E‐Health Claster
Fashion Incubator
Media Claster
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of Technology
TUL activities for region and country ‐ EXAMPLES
TUL is one of the organizers of the Lodz Scientific and Technological Park
(Technopark Lodz) and strongly supports the Regional Technology and Industry
Park in Belchatow contributing know‐how in the form of innovative technologies.
TUL together with BKPPT and in cooperation with the branch‐Research and
Development Center of TP SA work on projects concerning high‐tech solutions
for people with disabilities.
TUL together with BKPPT implements project for business activity.
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of Technology
TUL as source of innovative solutions for business
The Lodz University of Technology is involved in the promotion and popularization
of the idea of academic entrepreneurship and as well as student and staff
education.
TUL intensively works for the development of science and technology transfer to
the industry, supporting cooperation between the TUL’s scientists and
entrepreneurs in terms of undertaking new innovative companies (start‐up, spin‐
off companies).
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Model of technology transfer
Rector of TUL
Chancellor of TUL
Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.
BUSINESS
Vice-Rector for Innovation
Technology Transfer Office
subordination
flow of information
technology transfer and flow of information
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University
of Technology
Technology Transfer Office
The Technology Transfer Office was established on 1st January 2008 r.
TTO is the
for Innovation.
organizational
unit
of
TUL
directly
subordinates
to
Vice‐Rector
The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at TUL serves as a bridge between university and the
business community, identifying collaboration opportunities in the local, regional and
international markets based on TUL’s research strengths.
MAIN AREAS OF ACTIVITIES:
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cooperation business‐science
commercialization of the scientific research
intellectual property rights management education for entrepreneurship
promotion of innovativeness
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University
of Technology
Quality Management System
‐ Certificate ISO 9001:2008
In business field: knowledge transfer and commercialization of innovative
technologies
TTO has successfully implemented quality management system according to the
standard and appliers it effectively. The conformity was inspected during the
certification audit on May 2011 by DEKRA Certification.
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of Technology
Technology Transfer Office for scientists
conducting the procedure for obtaining patent protection,
accumulating of knowledge about TUL’s innovative technologies of industrial potential,
TUL’s partner searching to implement scientific and business projects,
promoting scientific and technical solutions of TUL,
providing TUL’s scientists with advice on commercialisation of intellectual property arising
from their research,
supporting the preparation of research agreements,
providing consulting expertise and advice to TUL’s scientists for creating spin‐off companies
based on academic research generated within and owned by University,
providing information about consultants and experts network,
estimating value of TUL’s intellectual property, technology and product.
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The offer for scientists
assessing of the advancement technology (theory, concept, prototype, ready for implementation)
assessing of the technology innovation,
assessing market potential of technology based on based on foresight method,
supporting of decision making about initiation or continuation financing technology,
proposing
commercialization
strategy
in developing innovative technologies,
and
potential
partners
interested
providing assistance with the preparation of a business plans and business proposals,
supporting the creation and growth of new innovative companies through licensing TUL’s
technology ,
providing consulting expertise and advice in the field of intellectual property protection (polish
and foreign procedures for obtaining a patent right),
organizational, substantive and legal supporting inclusion of implementing, license and know‐how
agreements,
supporting business negotiations.
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University
of Technology
Technology Transfer Office for entreprises
connecting technology partners – scientists and companies in order to commercialization and
technology transfer,
searching technology solutions to small, medium, and large companies and available sources
of funding for these projects,
providing support for mediation opinion regarding innovation, expertise and judgment, etc.,
providing advisory services for entrepreneurs and other with an interest in running their own
business,
supporting technology transfer negotiations.
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University
of Technology
Innovative Database
The database contains a large collection of data, including information on:
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TECHNOLOGIES – information on R&D projects, inclusive of innovative solutions and technologies
developed at TUL which may be transfered to industry,
THESES, DISSERTATIONS – a collection of diploma projects written by TUL’s students,
ENTERPRISE – information on enterprises cooperating with TUL,
EXPERT – information on TUL’s researchers experienced in preparing expert opinions and
evaluations (opinion on innovativeness).
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of Technology
Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.
TTC is the first transfer technology company in Poland operating within the
University. Established in August 2009.
TTC, a company wholly owned by TUL, was created in order to take better advantage of
intellectual and technical potential of the University and help scientists to commercialize
potentially valuable inventions arising from their research.
The TTC’s activities are mainly focused on supporting effective cooperation between TUL’s
scientists and entrepreneurs in terms of undertaking new spin off companies which facilitate
advanced technology transfers and scientific ideas from science to economy.
The Technology Transfer Centre Ltd. has strong TUL’s links with all the parts of the university involved
in innovative technology commercialization.
Business activities of TTC are supported by the Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at the University.
The main aim:
looking for licensees
creating market value for licensed technologies
conducting negotiations and selling licenses
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University
of Technology
Technology Transfer Centre Ltd.
Causes of founding:
information about planned changes in legislation (each University – only one company)
greater freedom of action (enterprise – not budgetary unit)
greater financial benefits for creators
growing demand for innovative technologies
observation of good international practices (f.e. ISIS Innovation)
Main business activities:
TTC helps researchers to commercialize intellectual property arising from their
research (selling, licensing, spin‐out, spin‐off companies)
TTC provides consulting expertise and advice in technology transfer and innovation management
to clients across the public and private sectors
TTC manages the University’s intellectual property portfolio, working with University researchers
on identifying, protecting and marketing technologies through licensing, spin‐out company
formation, consulting and material sales
TTC provides access to University expertise and provides researchers with advice on
commercialization.
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of Technology
Brand „Lodz University of Technology”
TUL is in the forefront of Polish universities in terms of number of patent
applications, which are evidence of strong involvement of TUL’s scientists in the
development of innovative engineering techniques and advanced technologies
of international standards.
At 2011:
90 applications of inventions, utility models and trademarks filed under the national procedure,
66 titles of protection for inventions and trademarks,
3 foreign applications of inventions,
230 matters pending under the national procedure.
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University
of Technology
World appreciates TUL’s high‐tec technologies
TUL is a leader among universities in Poland in terms of the number
of domestic and foreign awards and honours for innovative solutions
and technologies.
TUL has won 34 medals at 2011:
1 gold medals with honors,
13 gold medals, 7 silver and 4 bronze medals,
9 prestigious awards and special honours.
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
EYE‐BLINK CONTROLLED HUMAN‐COMPUTER INTERFACE
Human‐computer interfaces allow for a more natural communication between human beings and
machines, and they are particularly useful for the elderly and the paralysed.
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
SMART PHONE DEVICE SOFTWARE FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
“Assistant” software for intelligent cellular phones, the so called smartphones. The software
package enables visually impaired people (the blind, the elderly) to move around town
unconstrained by the limitations of their disability.
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
LATOPIC – INNOVATIVE PRODUCT WITH A SOLID SCIENTIFIC BACKGROUND
Latopic® is a dietary food for special medical purposes intended to be used in atopic dermatitis
(AD).
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
3D medical implants
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
„DECODE LODZ” („ODKODUJ ŁÓDŹ”)
„DECODE LODZ’ is the first in Europe virtual guide book which you may access from your mobile
phone and which makes use of the technology of smart codes.
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University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
INTERPETER – SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER
InterPeter is a bridge between the world of the hearing, who live among sounds, and the world of the hearing and speech impaired, forced to live in silence, as it allows them to communicate in a way that is most natural to them.
Lodz
University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
EQUIPMENT TO MODIFY THE SURFACE LAYER STRUCTURE
Equipment to modify the surface layer structure consisting of the production of nitrogen austenite
in the surface layer and the outer coating of carbon on nanocrystalline structure.
Lodz
University
of Technology
Commercially applied TUL’s technologies
REHABILITATION ROBOT
RRH‐1 Rehabilitation Robot for passive and active rehabilitation of the lower limbs. It allows the
rehabilitation of lower limb by repeated movements of the robot using a trajectory, that has been
previously programmed by the therapist.
Lodz University of Technology
Lodz
University
of Technology
www.p.lodz.pl
CONTACT
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE Ks. I. Skorupki 6/8 Street
90‐924 Lodz, Poland
phone: +48 42 631 20 41, +48 42 631 21 41
fax. +48 42 636 60 29
Check out TTO’s web site at:
http://www.p.lodz.pl/dtt