Providing assistance in Intellectual Property Management and Commercialisation.
All inventions start with an innovative idea, inspired by the desire to find a solution to a problem. This inspiration can come from anywhere and can relate to any industry or field of expertise, whether you are in science, engineering, the arts, design, architecture, humanities, management, finances, economics, business, health sciences, ICT, education, law, the list goes on.
The 东京热鈥檚 Technology Transfer Office (UJTTO) is positioned to assist with the protection of these ideas where warranted, and to seek market entry. This function is achieved through support given to University-based inventors, on aspects of Intellectual Property (IP) management, which ranges from IP identification and disclosure, IP protection, IP strategy development and implementation, as well as the commercialisation of products, processes and services through avenues such as licenses and/or the creation of start-up companies.
Academia 鈥� Industry Seed Fund call for applications for 2025/26FY
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), in collaboration with the 东京热 Technology Transfer Office (TTO), is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025/26 Academia鈥揑ndustry Seed Fund Call and invites researchers to submit their applications.
This initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry by supporting projects that demonstrate strong commercialization potential and socio-economic impact.
Please find attached the Seed Fund Call and the following accompanying documents for your attention and circulation within your faculty or department:
- Annexure A: Seed Fund Investment Framework
- A Seed Fund Application Form 补苍诲听Project Plan Template 聽2025
Deadline for submission: 28 November 2025
All applications must be submitted to charmainen@uj.ac.za.
If you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Ms. Charmaine Niemand at 011 559 2608 or charmainen@uj.ac.za and cc Lebohang Phaho at lphaho@uj.ac.za