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At Wroclaw Medical University, the Commercialisation Compendium has been developed—a practical resource prepared by the team of the Technology Transfer Centre (TTC UMW). The publication is designed as a guide for staff and students who want to consciously develop the results of their research and safely bring them into medical, pharmaceutical, or commercial practice.
“This is a compendium for everyone who feels their research may have real-world applications—not only for experienced scientists, but also for PhD candidates, students, and members of research teams. We want to show that commercialisation does not begin with a finished product, but much earlier, at the very moment an idea emerges,” emphasises Jakub Sojka, Director of the Technology Transfer Centre at UMW.
As the TTC Director points out, the guide will be particularly valuable for those engaged in research and development work, creating new technologies as part of their studies or team projects, as well as for anyone who wants to better understand their rights to research results and the potential financial benefits arising from their commercialisation. “Knowing who owns the rights to discoveries and when it is worth securing them is now just as important as the publication itself,” he adds.
The Compendium also clearly explains when it is best to contact the Technology Transfer Centre. “The rule is simple: the sooner, the better. You do not need a prototype or a ready-made solution. A concept, a publication plan, an idea for cooperation with a company, or the need to secure funding is enough. These are critical moments when the TTC can provide real support,” explains Jakub Sojka. The key message of the publication is summed up by the TTC Director in one firm principle: “protect first, then publish.” As he explains, in the world of intellectual property, novelty is decisive, and any prior public disclosure of technical details—whether in an article, at a conference, or even on social media—can irreversibly close the path to patent protection. “That is why it is so important to ensure proper protection before sharing results with the scientific community or the wider public. This is the key to ensuring that research conducted at UMW can truly change practice and reach patients,” he concludes.
