Individual expert support — provided free of charge

Protect, manage & commercialise your Intellectual Property

Personalised expert assistance for Horizon Europe & Horizon 2020 beneficiaries in Widening countries – turn your research results into real IP value. Apply to open call ↗

Not sure which service you need?

A quick side-by-side to help you find the right starting point.

 
IP Strategy
Commercialisation & Negotiations
Best for
Earlier-stage IP
Commercialisation / investment stage
? Main question
"What IP do we have, how much is it and how should we protect and use it?"
"How do we prepare to commercialise and negotiate?"
Focus
Value, FTO, protection, strategy
Negotiation strategy, terms, agreements
Outcome
You know what to do with your IP and how to move forward.
You are better prepared for commercialisation and negotiations.
HOW IT WORKS

From Academy to actions in 4 steps

Our process is designed to be simple and efficient — so you can focus on your research.

01

Complete the academy

Complete the Academy and submit your application for IP support.

02

Get your expert

Get matched with a dedicated team of two IP experts, selected based on their experience, sector expertise, availability, and your specific needs.

03

Get IP guidance

Experts analyse your IP landscape, patentability & market value.

6 weeks support
Initial meeting → Iteration 1 (feedback) → Iteration 2 (feedback) → Final report
04

Act

Know what to do next and put it into practice. Use the recommendations from your final report to move forward with a clear IP or negotiation strategy.

Get the support you need

IP Strategy & Path to Commercialisation

Understand your IP. Protect its value. Plan the way to market.

Best suited to clients who need to assess their IP position, understand its potential value and develop a strategy for protection and commercialisation.

You’ll get support with:

- IP landscape & competitor analysis – What you do, what others do, and how you position your technology.

- IP valuation of your technology – Will put a price on your technology

- Freedom to Operate (FTO) analysis - Make sure your technology does not infringe on any third-party rights.

- IP protection and geographic coverage

- IP strategy aligned with your business strategy

Not included: Patent, design or trademark filing and IP litigation.

IP Commercialisation & Negotiations

Prepare to commercialise. Negotiate with confidence.

Best suited to clients preparing for commercialisation, investment or IP-related negotiations.

You’ll get support with:

- Tailored negotiation strategy – Get the right strategy for each potential investor, buyer, licensee, or strategic partner.

- Term sheets – Define the key terms and framework of the agreement.

- Mock negotiations and preparation

- Expert support during negotiations

- Licence and purchase agreements

Not included: Investor pitching or experts leading negotiations on your behalf.

 

Who we are

IP Service #5
Who can benefit?

This service is available to organisation from Widening countries and EU Outermost Regions participating in Horizon Europe or Horizon 2020 projects.

It is designed for research teams, research management administrators and Technology Transfer Offices.

ELIGIBILITY


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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or DG RTD & REA. Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.