Technology Transfer and Innovation Support Webinar
Theme: From Idea to Market: Navigating Intellectual Strategies in Emerging Technologies
Date: 28 August 2025
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Platform: Microsoft Teams
The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) Office is hosting a webinar for researchers and postgraduates. This session will focus on the critical intersection of deep tech and intellectual property (IP) protection, providing valuable insights into how participants can safeguard their innovations in software, hardware systems, algorithms, data, and other digital assets.
In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, protecting intellectual property is essential, not only to secure competitive advantage but also to enable successful commercialisation and collaboration. Whether you are developing cutting-edge AI algorithms, software platforms, or novel digital infrastructure, understanding IP strategies can empower you to navigate challenges such as patenting software inventions, securing copyrights, and managing data ownership.
This webinar is designed to equip you with practical tools and real-world examples relevant to your field, preparing you to protect and maximise the impact of your research and innovation throughout your academic and professional journey.
Why attend:
- Understand how to protect research and innovation in the digital era.
- Learn from Vishen Pillay, Partner at Adams & Adams, an expert in IP law and technology commercialisation, on legal tools and strategies for protecting emerging technology innovations.
- Gain insights from a tech specialist, Chuma Memela, Co-founder and CEO of Gambuu and Founder & Managing Director of Genie-yus AI, on building network companies, developing local digital infrastructure, and identifying market opportunities.
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