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This animation explains the process of Technology Transfer and how it makes the most of Knowledge Assets to deliver social or economic benefits.
Technology transfer is a general term used to describe the commercialisation of research and knowledge generated from the research base.
GOTT supports the UK public sector to unlock the potential of its knowledge assets to deliver value to the UK economy and society. Knowledge assets are intangible assets such as research and development, intellectual property (IP), data and know how....
In this film the Met Office describe how they created their own Knowledge Asset Management Strategy, guided by the Rose Book.
Export controls applying to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) related activities - transfer of technology and provision of technical support
A snapshot of the progress made by Government Office for Technology Transfer (GOTT) between 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023.
An impact story describing a training programme in technology transfer best practice facilitated by SIN China.
Guide to licensing procedure and other restrictions for export of controlled dual-use items, software and technology, goods for torture and radioactive sources.
In this film the Geospatial Commission explains how they used funding and advice from GOTT to explore new uses for their National Underground Asset Register.
How to work with the Defence Science Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and Ploughshare Innovations to access our technologies.
When a business changes owner, employees could be protected under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) regulations (TUPE) - types of transfers, your rights, contracts, redundancy, where to get help
How end-use controls apply to weapons of mass destruction (WMD) related goods, software, technology and technical assistance.
How to identify and report harmful trade practices that affect your business when exporting, importing or operating domestically.
How the UK's strategic export controls apply to academics, university researchers and their institutions, and when an export licence is needed.
As part of Dstl's commitment to improving access to technologies, we're making some of our intellectual property (IP) available for free.
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