INNOVATION & ENTERPRISE

I&E offers the following support to facilitate the creation and development of long term relationships with the Open University

preparation of collaboration agreements, confidentiality agreements and material transfer agreements
review, negotiation and preparation of contracts
review and assessment of research bids for possible intellectual property commercialisation opportunities or problems
provide a signpost to access the wealth of knowledge that exists within the OU
provide advice on the best way for you to engage with the OU,
support to develop strategic investment opportunities and collaborations,
management of the Open University’s patent portfolio and Intellectual Property,
specific advice on knowledge exchange and knowledge transfer opportunities.