TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER
OFFICE

The primary aim of the Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

To implant and nurture the culture of innovation among MMU staff and students.
To assist in the intellectual property protection & management.
To assist in the intellectual property commercialisation and technology transfer efforts.

TTO consists of 2 units namely:

IP Management

The key role of the IP Management unit is to assist the university in identifying, planning, leading, and effectively monitoring the progress of intellectual properties (IP) assets such as patents, copyright, industrial designs, utility innovation in order to spur the growth of these portfolios in MMU based on the IP policy and related guidelines.

IP Commercialisation

The key role of the IP Commercialisation unit is to assist in the commercialisation of MMU intellectual properties and facilitate technology transfer by way of IP licensing and outright sales with external parties. Technology transfer requires a proactive approach that combines engaging researchers, promoting the technology, and encouraging potential industrial partners to use the technology.

Historical Background

1998 MSC Relations Unit

2008 R&D Collaborations Unit

2011 Research & Collaborations (R&C)

2013 Collaborative Research & Innovation Centre (CRIC)

2015 Collaboration & Innovation Centre (CIC)

2020 Technology Transfer Office (TTO)

VISION

To be the top ten Technology Transfer Office in Malaysia

MISSION

Implanting and nurturing the culture of innovation and commercialisation of research among MMU staff and students. Inculcate effective and ethical research culture through building research collaboration, capacity and capability in the university.