Connect with a Innovus Technology Transfer Professional
Are you an SU staff member or student with an innovation or business idea based on your work or studies at Stellenbosch University? Do you have research outputs that could positively impact society? Before you publish or disclose the information to anyone outside the University, contact Innovus. Innovus is the University’s division tasked with innovation and commercialisation, We have a team dedicated to helping you translate your research outcomes, innovations, and business ideas into products, services, or even spinout companies.
If you would like to find out more about how Innovus’ technology transfer team can assist you or if you have an innovation or business idea with commercial potential, schedule a discussion with one of our friendly team members.
Submit a Disclosure Form
The purpose of this form is to disclose information to Innovus on any innovation created through your efforts at the University. This will enable the Innovus TTO to evaluate and support the initiative Stellenbosch University Researchers and to ensure that all possible intellectual property rights (including expertise) are sufficiently protected on behalf of both the individual and the University. Such disclosure of information by the individual concerned and support by the University will enable the individual and the University to commercially exploit such ideas in partnership and to protect the rights of the entrepreneur(s).
Important Information:
Please note that completing the disclosure form may take some time, depending on the technology. You can save your draft at any stage and return later to complete your submission. Before starting, please ensure you have the following available (if applicable):
- Supporting documentation (e.g. Reports, diagrams, test results)
- Business concept, or business model
- Related publications, thesis, patents and copies of any disclosure if available
If you would prefer to discuss your idea directly with a Technology Transfer Professional, you are welcome to book a coffee meeting using the form above.
Tracking of disclosure form
(coming soon)