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Started by Mercy Mbamba Fandamu , Last reply by Mercy Mbamba Fandamu , Mar 20, 2025

I would like some clarification on the issue of innovations disclosures and IP protection. I have been educated that any idea or innovation disclosed before being protected is automatically… Continue

Started by Matlhogonolo NTUTU , Last reply by Matlhogonolo NTUTU , Mar 27, 2025

Good morning. 

I am attending a course here in Botswana hosted by WIPO-CIPA "IP Meister Course for Researchers and Innovators". What I have picked here is that most of the Technology… Continue

Started by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Last reply by Mercy Mbamba Fandamu , Apr 25, 2025

Hi All,

The question of marketing university technologies came up from several of you, so see if the attached is of interest to you. It looks like a pretty comprehensive course. The… Continue

Started by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Last reply by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Feb 19, 2025

Africa and Southern Africa have a unique opportunity to fast-track development by leveraging global technology and intellectual property (IP). By adopting proven innovations… Continue

Started by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Last reply by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Jan 28, 2025

It would be great to meet up with y'all at the SARIMA conference in Stellenbosch, Cape Town, SA.

https://lnkd.in/eRFKfWkK

Check it out and consider submitting an abstract for oral/… Continue

Started by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Last reply by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Jan 27, 2025

Planning Your Technology Transfer Office Activities for the Year: Tools and Frameworks You Can Use

"Failing to plan… Continue

Started by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Last reply by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Jan 27, 2025

Hi Colleagues,

I have been asked a couple of times now about how to retain tech transfer practitioners.

Here is a link to an incredibly useful resource from WIPO (thanks Lien) on… Continue

Started by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Last reply by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Dec 9, 2024

Exploring Intellectual Property and Entrepreneurship at Sol Plaatje University: Key Highlights and Opportunities

On October 2, 2024, the Innovation and Technology Transfer… Continue

Started by Francois OOSTHEUIZEN , Last reply by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Dec 4, 2024

Cape Town Technology Transfer Week: Building Connections in the Innovation Ecosystem

Ms. Monica Boland from the Sol Plaatje University (SPU) in South Africa recently… Continue

Started by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Last reply by Douglas SANYAHUMBI , Nov 27, 2024

Hi All,

Apologies, a bit last minute... funding is high on the list of priorities for TTOs, see below from the SARIMA team:

 

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Started by Lien VERBAUWHEDE , Last reply by Lien VERBAUWHEDE , Nov 13, 2023

Dear all,

I trust that you're all settled back at home and that you're starting to see the benefits of your learning in your work. Please see below a link to a nice article by UWC about the… Continue