The University has an office in charge of promoting and coordinating the transfer of new technology to the industrial sector. This office is part of the university Research Area and has the following sub sections:

- Industrial Liaison Office

- Patents

- Contracts

The Industrial Liaison Office (ILO) coordinates the relationship between the University's research laboratories and the industrial sector. Its main objective is to improve the results of research and promote technological innovation.

The ILO's services are:

Research for new technology

Research for up-to-date information on new products and technology to save time and energy for those venturing into new enterprises. The Industrial Liaison Office has access to international data bases and networks where new opportunities are reported.

Due diligence technology

Comprehensive and detailed analysis of new technology and verification of its uniqueness and competitive advantages. Study of concurrent technology and patent investigation. These utility services help minimize risks when investing in new technology.

Patent Monitoring

The fast pace of technology is a big opportunity for corporations, but involves many risks. The ILO provides continuing monitoring for all kinds of technology that may have a relevant impact on the market.

Research and development funding

The ILO helps single out regional, national, and international fund-raisers and investors interested in developing research projects.

Industrial Liaison Office (ILO)

Via Libero Temolo 4, Building U21

IT-20126 Milano

Fax: +39.02.6448.6012

E mail: ilo@unimib.it

Edited by Settore Affari Internazionali