Innovation and Technology Transfer Department

 

Admin and Financial Affairs HOD

Dr. Abdullah AL Abri
Head of Innovation and Technology Transfer Department

We are delighted to have you visit our page, where creativity thrives and innovative ideas take flight. Our branch is dedicated to fostering an environment that nurtures creative ideas, encourages ground-breaking research, and facilitates the transfer of technology from the lab to the real world. We believe that innovation is the key to addressing the challenges of tomorrow and improving the quality of life for communities around the globe. Whether you're a student eager to bring your ideas to life, a researcher looking to commercialize your discoveries, or a partner seeking collaboration, our department is here to guide and support you every step of the way.

Functions


1. Contribute to preparing the University’s Strategic Plan with regard to innovation and technology transfer.

2. Prepare an annual working plan for the Department, follow up its implementation and submit reports on achievements made.

3. Follow up the application of quality standards in the work of the Department and propose their development.

4. Follow up the projects related to innovation, intellectual property and technology transfer.

5. Apply the policy of intellectual property and technology transfer as well as scientific research ethics.

6. Spread the culture of scientific research, innovation, intellectual property and technology transfer at the branch and local community.

7. Take the measures necessary for innovation development and technology transfer at the branch and local community according to the Communication Policy approved at the University.

8. Ensure that the branch’s employees are aware of the annual plan for innovation and technology transfer, available funding resources and the conditions of such plan.

9. Apply the performance indicators related to innovation and technology transfer which are based on the inputs and outputs of innovation.

10. Market developed technologies and manage intellectual property rights for the branch and partners from various business sectors.

11. Contribute to supporting multi-disciplinary innovative researches as well as foster the culture of innovation solutions for the needs of production sectors.

12. Propose professional development programs for the Department’s employees and implement such programs in coordination with the competent entities.

13. Contribute to improving the services provided.

14. Any other duties that fall within its area of competences.

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