Business Development
From scientific discovery to market: IRST's Technology Transfer accelerates innovation, start-ups, and partnerships with social impact.
Business Development activities, carried out through the Technology Transfer Office, aim to valorize research results by transforming them into innovative solutions for health. The most promising technologies are selected, analyzed, and positioned on the market with targeted transfer and promotion strategies.
Each initiative is evaluated not only in scientific terms, but also in terms of its socio-economic impact and attractiveness to partners and investors. The patent portfolio is managed and protected throughout the entire process, from conception to licensing and commercialization. At the same time, the creation of start-ups and spin-offs is supported, accelerating transfer to the market.
Special attention is paid to the enhancement of strategic assets: Biosciences Laboratory, CRO, Clean Rooms for ATMP and Radiopharmacy. These infrastructures constitute a competitive advantage in attracting national and international collaborations. Thanks to an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, the activities promote dialogue between research and business. Business Development thus contributes to reducing the gap between the laboratory and the market. The goal is to generate value for IRST and concrete benefits for society through high-impact innovation.
The IRST Innovation “Line” is a path designed to guide researchers and innovators. Each station corresponds to a strategic stage: Innovation, IDF, Mandatary, Fundraising, Internationalization, Regulation. A true journey toward innovation, accompanying ideas from the laboratory to the market.
Patent Portfolio
IRST boasts a diversified patent portfolio, the result of scientific research excellence. Each technology developed represents a concrete opportunity for innovation and transfer to the market. From medical devices to new therapies, patented solutions respond to real, high-impact clinical needs. The portfolio is leveraged through strategic partnerships, licensing, and co-development projects. Collaborating with us means accessing a dynamic ecosystem of science, technology, and care. We are committed to transforming research into value for patients, businesses, and investors.
Technology Assets & Services
IRST's strategic assets represent infrastructures of excellence that generate value, foster collaboration, and open up new opportunities for development and innovation. Each asset is a strategic lever for creating value and attracting national and international collaborations.
By clicking on the icons, you can download a detailed description of each asset and discover the opportunities and services available.
IRST puts its scientific and technological expertise at the service of companies, universities, and research institutions, offering third-party validation, prototyping, and co-development activities to accelerate the transition from idea to product. Our strength lies in our participation in certified national and international networks, which guarantee high standards and global recognition. We are part of the Emilia-Romagna High Technology Network (RAT) and CanServ, the European network that connects the best centers of excellence in oncology, creating new opportunities for growth and collaboration for partners and customers.
Biosciences Laboratory
The Biosciences Laboratory is the heart of translational research, where innovation and technology come together to generate new therapeutic solutions.
CRO (Contract Research Organization)
The CRO (Contract Research Organization) offers high-level expertise and services for the development and management of clinical trials.
ATMP Clean Rooms
The ATMP Clean Rooms guarantee advanced standards for the production of cell and gene therapies, contributing to the medicine of the future.
GMP Radiopharmacy
The GMP Radiopharmacy is a center of excellence for the development and production of innovative radiopharmaceuticals.
Experimental Pathology and Modelling (EPM)
EPM provides experimental models, expertise, and advanced technologies for the study of biological processes and for the development of diagnostic and therapeutic strategies in oncology.
Biological Resource Center (BRC)
The Biological Resource Center (BRC) is a facility dedicated to the collection and preservation of human biological material, tumor and healthy tissue, for medical research purposes.
Events and Training Calendar
IRST promotes training and business matching activities dedicated to enhancing research and innovation, facilitating the process that transforms ideas into concrete solutions. Through national and international events, the Institute promotes the enhancement of patents and strategic assets, creating opportunities for collaboration. The training programs aim to transfer key skills in intellectual property, business development, and technology transfer. Business Matching initiatives position IRST as a hub of reference for innovation in the biomedical field. Click on the icon to download our events calendar and discover opportunities to meet us.
National and European Projects
IRST participates in national and European projects that support technology transfer and research promotion. These initiatives reinforce the path that leads scientific discoveries to become applicable and innovative solutions. Through collaborations with universities, research centers, and industrial partners, IRST builds networks of excellence and shared innovation. Each project represents a strategic driver for patent protection, technology development, and asset enhancement. The Institute's international commitment increases its visibility and consolidates its competitive position.
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Last update: 20 August 2026, 15:09