Technology transfer is the process of taking existing knowledge,
facilities or capabilities developed under research and
development and using these findings to fulfil public and/or
private needs. Essentially, technology transfer brings
scientific and research findings to the marketplace. There are
several technology transfer organizations and offices operating
in Alberta, on both a federal and provincial level. The mandate
of these offices is to assist inventors to protect, manage and
profit from their inventions. Technology transfer is concerned
with ensuring individuals intellectual property and maximizing
the profit for the holders of this property. The main
organizations in Alberta that deal with technology transfer
include the Alberta Research Council Research Services Office at
the University of Alberta, University Technologies International
Inc. at the University of Calgary, the Alberta Inno-centre and
the Edmonton Innovation Centre. By providing a range of
services, such as the preparation of a busin