Commercialisation of research and invention disclosures

We support our researchers in commercialisation, handling of idea and invention disclosures and technology transfer. Researchers at the University of Helsinki, who want to turn their research results into commercial successes, can turn to the University’s Innovation unit Helsinki Innovation Services (HIS) for assistance.

Helsinki Innovation Services (HIS) supports researchers in commercialisation of research

Helsinki Innovation Services (HIS) supports researchers at the university in the following areas:

Identification of research-based business ideas and inventions
Handling of idea and invention disclosures
Fundraising for Proof of Concept studies and for preparation of commercialisation (including Business Finland funded Research to Business)
Protection of university-owned intellectual property and management of the patent portfolio
Technology transfer including licensing and sale of inventions and intellectual property
Creation of university spinout companies.