1. A PraxisUnico presentation

2. Introducing PraxisUnico The UKs leading network for technology/ knowledge transfer professionals Enabling best practice technology/knowledge transfer around the globe Facilitating the commercialisation of academic and public sector research A not-for-profit organisation founded in 2002 Formed by the merger of Unico (the University Companies Association founded in 1994) and Praxis PraxisUnico 20132 3. At the very centre of technology/knowledge transfer Through Our UK and international network of 6,000 professionals from across public and private sectors, allied professionals and government Our powerful sector specific events Our innovative training programmes Our influence: a strong voice for technology and knowledge transfer PraxisUnico 20133 4. Our network: the best people enabling global best practice With shared objectives: a desire to share best practice a desire to share problems a desire to craft commonly applicable solutions a desire to nurture the next generation of professionals PraxisUnico 20134 5. A powerful voice Within, and from, our network: 2,70012197%Practitioners benefiting from PraxisUnico trainingUK universities and public sector research establishments are membersof all UK university research funding is accounted for by PraxisUnico Members PraxisUnico 20135 6. Leading organisations are members including blue-chip businesses: Lawyers patent agents venture capitalists angel investors government agencies research-funding charities What is PraxisUnico PraxisUnico 20136 7. Your direct connection to the UKs world-class centres of academic research UK universities have a superb track record in achieving economic and business advantage for international business3.4 bn1,26218,0002.1 bnEconomic Contributionscompanies have become a realityPeople employedUniversity Spin out turnoverSource: Higher Education Business and Community Interaction Survey (2011-12) PraxisUnico 20137 8. Your global knowledge base With shared objectives: a vast bank of hands-on experience specialist sector knowledge & insight continuous cutting-edge advice & guidance on the key issues facing our community PraxisUnico 20138 9. Supporting our members We help our members find partnership and promotion opportunities: PraxisUnico 20139 10. Highly effective networking events Our unmissable and highly effective sector specific events offer a uniquely stimulating forum Academia business government nationally and internationally What Industry Wants from Academia PraxisUnico 201310 11. Dates for your diary PraxisUnico Annual Conference 12-13 June 2014, Cardiff, UK PraxisUnico 201311 12. Training for the next generation The latest skills, sector-relevant experience and support from colleagues: Via scheduled skill-focused development courses Via bespoke in-house training courses, tailored to customer requirements Building skills, confidence and competency for any career stage PraxisUnico 201312 13. A focus on global business excellence Our scheduled courses include: Fundamentals of Technology Transfer New Venture Creation Advanced Licensing Skills Research Contracts Business Development Healthcare Technologies Building a Successful Technology Transfer Operation Associated workshops on valuation, marketing and negotiation PraxisUnico 201313 14. Bespoke training programmes to match your needs Structured around your specific training needs and core business objectives In the UK and internationally Formal post-training effectiveness evaluation and train your trainers too! PraxisUnico 201314 15. Developing skillsets for real impact Commercialisation strategiesIntellectual PropertyOpportunity Assessmentplanning, development and deliveryunderstanding, interpreting, drafting and negotiating legal agreementsunderstanding and assessing new opportunities and how to apply these creatively in a commercial settingMarketingIndustry CultureManaging Relationshipsbuilding proactive research, marketing and networking skillsunderstanding the political, cultural and operational differences between the academic and private sectornegotiating, building business partnerships and stakeholder management PraxisUnico 201315 16. A growing global influence Weve trained 2,700 participants from 21 countriesOrganisations choosing to train with PraxisUnico include: UK and international universities Public sector research establishments and research councils Industry NHS and healthcare Government departments Business advisers And many more PraxisUnico 201316 17. An important connection to UK government High profile & strong connections with the relevant UK agencies Foreign & Commonwealth Office, The Science and Innovation Network Supporting their international and economic objectives Influencing the policy makers Raising the profile of our sector at government level PraxisUnico 201317 18. The Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals PraxisUnico is a founding partner of this key international organisation Provides a global standard for TT professionals skillset and competence Professionals can achieve Registered TT Professional status (RTTP) All PraxisUnico courses, and many events, are eligible for RTTP credits PraxisUnico 201318 19. The PraxisUnico team BoardAdvocacyTrainingConferenceInternational DevelopmentIndustry EngagementAdministrative support for PraxisUnico is provided by a core team under the direction of an Executive Director PraxisUnico 201319