University-Industry Collaboration Centers Platform of Türkiye

USIMP, through its journey with Vocational Qualifications Authority of Türkiye between 2014-2024, has succeeded to define the “National Occupational Standard and Competency Framework for  Technology  Transfer Specialists in Türkiye” which involved:

  • Defining the Profession of Technology Transfer Professional (2014-2018)
  • Determining National Qualifications for TTP (2020-2023)

It is currently working towards an approval as Accreditation body for the KE/TT profession at the National Level.

USIMP KE TT Profession

The current TTO Model in Turkiye consists of 5 Modules; namely, Creating Awareness, Exploitation of R&D Funds, Industry Academia Collaborations, IPR and Licensing, Spin-off Creation and Valorisation

In alignment with this model, USIMP delivers ATTP accredited Training Courses for RTTP Certification for the KE/TT Professionals:

Click here for a list of Courses and Expected Learning Outcomes. .

USIMP Courses Approved by ATTP for RTTP Certification

  • Developing Technology/Innovation Focussed Collaborations
  • Commercialisation of Research Outputs
  • IP-Based Entrepreneurship
  • Valuation of Academic Research Outputs and Licensing Technologies
  • Marketing and Business Development for Academic Research
  • Software-based Knowledge/Technology Transfer
  • Applied Technology Commercialization Program - UTTP (in collaboration with Türkiye Technology Development Foundation TTGV)