NSU Technology Transfer Office — Accepting Invention Disclosures for 2026 · HEAT Sub-Project PIN-15012 · School of Engineering & Physical Sciences · Contact: office.tto@northsouth.edu · Office Hours: Sun–Thu, 9 AM – 5 PM BST · NSU Technology Transfer Office — Accepting Invention Disclosures for 2026 · HEAT Sub-Project PIN-15012 · School of Engineering & Physical Sciences · Contact: office.tto@northsouth.edu · Office Hours: Sun–Thu, 9 AM – 5 PM BST ·

For Industry

Partner with NSU Research

Access cutting-edge research, world-class expertise, and emerging technologies from North South University's research community.

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Partner With Us

Engagement Pathways

Five ways to collaborate with NSU's research community

Sponsored Research

Most Common

Commission NSU researchers to investigate specific technical challenges or R&D questions relevant to your business. You define the problem; our researchers design and execute the work.

  • IP rights typically shared or assigned to sponsor
  • Access to NSU labs and equipment
  • Flexible project scoping and timelines
  • Co-publication rights available
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Technology Licensing

Revenue-sharing

License a patented or patent-pending NSU technology for commercial use. Licensing can be exclusive, non-exclusive, or field-of-use exclusive depending on your market needs.

  • Exclusive and non-exclusive options
  • Milestone-based payment structures
  • Sub-licensing rights negotiable
  • Technical support from inventors
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Faculty Consultancy

Expert advice

Engage NSU faculty as technical consultants on a time-limited basis. Ideal for due diligence, expert testimony, product review, or knowledge transfer.

  • Targeted domain expertise
  • Short-term, flexible engagements
  • No overhead on routine consulting
  • NDA protection standard
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Joint Development

Co-innovation

Co-develop new products or technologies with NSU researchers, combining your industry resources with NSU's research capabilities. IP ownership is negotiated based on contributions.

  • Shared development costs
  • Joint IP ownership by default
  • Access to student talent pipeline
  • Co-branding opportunities
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Technology Scouting

Market intelligence

Let the TTO identify emerging technologies across NSU's research portfolio that match your innovation roadmap. Receive a curated technology brief with no upfront commitment.

  • Curated technology portfolio briefing
  • No upfront obligation
  • Quarterly update service available
  • Benchmarked against global IP landscape
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The Process

How the Partnership Process Works

From initial inquiry to active collaboration in four steps

1

Submit Inquiry

Fill out the industry inquiry form. Tell us about your company and what you're looking for.

2

TTO Review

The TTO reviews your inquiry and matches it to relevant faculty, research groups, or available technologies.

3

Initial Meeting

We facilitate an introductory meeting between you and the relevant NSU researchers or TTO team.

4

Agreement

If there's a mutual fit, the TTO drafts the appropriate agreement (NDA, Sponsored Research, License, etc.).

Ready to Explore a Partnership?

Submit an inquiry and a TTO representative will respond within 3 business days.

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