What is the role of the Technology Transfer Office in the Funding Process?

Investment opportunities are usually first channelled through each partner's Technology Transfer Office (TTO), which may seek patent protection and develop exploitation strategies with the inventors. Often, these technologies will be licensed to established companies. However, where the ingredients are right for establishing a new venture, the TTO will forward the opportunity to the Fund Manager. In almost all circumstances, BBSF will work closely with the TTO to evaluate and develop the business proposal.