The University has research output with high potential for use in society and commercialization. Some of this research output has been identified and protected. The products and processes that have potential for commercialization are in various stages of development. Some need more research, prototyping, market research and others are ready for marketing.
The Intellectual Property Management Office (IPMO), University of Nairobi, held an Intellectual Property Commercialization training for members of the Colleges’ Management and Researchers on 5th and 6th March 2020. The purpose of the training was to impart knowledge on intellectual property identification, the value of intellectual property protection, important aspects of a business plan, product development and testing, concept feasibility, branding and marketing, legal considerations, innovation incubation and how to asses a potential product for commercialization.
