Innovation services and commercialisation of research results at Tampere University
We help researchers utilize research results and find partners with whom the impact of research can be promoted in society. One form of impact is the commercial exploitation of research results. This means, for example, transferring inventions created in collaborative research projects with cooperation companies for the benefit of society.
Business Finland's Research to Business funding acts as the most significant financial instrument for commercialising research results.
We have active commercialisation projects financed by Business Finland running continuously from 10 to 20. Additionally, we generate 2–5 research-based spin-off companies every year.
Opportunities for cooperation
For investors
There are several commercialisation projects in the Tampere Universities, the goal of which is new business, for example through spin-off companies. Innovation Services actively presents projects and teams seeking funding to potential investors.
Get to know our commercialisation projects and find an investment opportunity
If you are interested in hearing more about projects or teams looking for funding, please contact innovationservices [at] tuni.fi (innovationservices[at]tuni[dot]fi).
For companies
We are responsible for the management, transfer, sale and licensing of intellectual property rights (IPR, i.e. inventions, patents and trademarks) of Tampere Universities. We handle transfers of intellectual property rights to partners.
Check out the technologies offered below and contact innovationservices [at] tuni.fi (innovationservices[at]tuni[dot]fi) if you are interested in hearing more about IPR. We can also collaborate to build a more comprehensive framework around technology transfer and a contract research project.
Explore our available technologies
Companies can also utilize Tampere University's research infrastructures and cooperate with us in research.
For business developers
We are regularly looking for business developers to support the commercialisation ideas that arise from our research innovations. Business developers are tasked with mapping and building commercialisation paths as part of the commercialisation project team.
If you are interested in working as a business developer, contact us at innovationservices [at] tuni.fi (innovationservices[at]tuni[dot]fi).
For research proposal developers and ideators
Impact Canvas® -tool is aimed to enhance early idea testing and development with the focus on the impact on the society and/or the customer need. It works as a tool to facilitate the ideation and development process as well as a platform for diversity of applications from different fields of research.
Get to know past commercialisation projects and established companies
Tampere University and its predecessors have been promoting the use of research results in business since 2012. Business Finland's commercialisation funding has been granted to over 60 projects.
Read more about past projects (2021–)
Read more about past projects (2012–2020)
Get to know the established companies and the services provided by Tamlink
Donations help us leverage research results
Putting scientific research and research results into practice is an important part of the University’s societal impact. We support the commercial and non-commercial utilisation and dissemination of research results and solutions across society. By donating, you help us to translate research findings into practical solutions for people and society.
Our ecosystem supports the commercialisation of innovations and research results
We offer versatile services and resources for students, researchers and businesses for developing new commercialisation opportunities. Tampere Universities community also actively participates in the Startup Tampere ecosystem.
Innovation Services help to commercialise research-based innovations and support the establishment of spin-off enterprises. We offer help for finding funding opportunities, searching for business partners and managing intellectual property rights.
HUBS offers entrepreneurship studies and coaching support to students. Students are encouraged to assume different roles and develop their skills in a safe and supportive environment. They can participate in various events, workshops, and mentoring programmes that help students to develop their business ideas and entrepreneurial skills.
Tampere Entrepreneurship Society (TRES) is a student-driven community that organises events, workshops, and training for those interested in entrepreneurship. TRES provides networking opportunities and supports students on their entrepreneurial journey.