About
About the Technology Transfer Office
Established to protect, manage, and commercialize intellectual property created by NSU researchers, faculty, and students.
Who We Are
Our Mission
The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at North South University is dedicated to facilitating the protection and commercialization of intellectual property generated by university researchers. We serve as the bridge between academic innovation and real-world impact.
By managing patents, licensing agreements, and startup support, the TTO ensures that NSU's discoveries reach the individuals and industries that can benefit most — creating economic value and societal good for Bangladesh and beyond.
"To be the premier hub for technology commercialization and innovation in Bangladesh, catalyzing the transformation of university research into sustainable economic and societal impact."
— TTO Vision Statement
What We Do
Our Objectives
Protect Intellectual Property
Identify, evaluate, and file patents and other IP protections for NSU-created innovations.
Build Industry Partnerships
Develop strategic relationships with industry partners for sponsored research, licensing, and joint development.
Commercialize Research
Guide innovations through licensing, technology transfer, and commercialization pathways to market.
Support Startups
Provide IP-based startup support including incubation, seed funding connections, and mentorship.
What We Offer
Our Services
End-to-end support for your IP journey
Invention Disclosure Support
Guidance through the disclosure process, from initial concept evaluation to formal submission and ID assignment.
Patent Filing & Prosecution
End-to-end patent filing management including prior art searches, application drafting, and prosecution monitoring.
Licensing & Commercialization
Structuring and negotiating technology licensing agreements, MTA, sponsored research, and joint development contracts.
Startup Incubation
IP-based startup support including spin-out formation, seed funding connections, mentorship, and commercialization planning.
Revenue Distribution
Transparent management of royalty collection and distribution to inventors, departments, and the university according to the approved formula.
Sponsored Research Support
Facilitating agreements between industry partners and NSU researchers, including sponsored research contracts, CDAs, and joint development arrangements.
Governance
Organizational Structure
Governance and management of the Technology Transfer Office
Our People
Meet the Team
The dedicated professionals behind NSU's technology transfer activities
Director
TTO Officer
Legal Officer
Reviewer
System Administrator
Staff bios and photos will be added by the TTO administrator. Get in touch in the meantime.