The Technology Transfer Office “EuroTechTrans” is established under a project funded by operational programme “Development of the Competitiveness of the Bulgarian Economy 2007-2013”, co-financed by the EU through the European Regional Development Fund.
The purpose of the project is to set up a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) named “EuroTechTrans”, aimed at encouraging the transfer of new knowledge and the introduction of innovative technologies from R&D organizations into the Bulgarian enterprises to support their competitiveness and sustainable development.
The overall budget of the project for the establishment of TTO “EuroTechTrans” amounts to BGN 452,245, of which the grant is BGN 316 131,50, while the remaining BGN 136 113,50 is provided by Euroconsultants Bulgaria S.A. AD.
The project is implemented from August 2012 till August 2014 (24 months). After its completion TTO “EuroTechTrans” will continue to operate independently.
The vision of TTO “EuroTechTrans” is to become the preferred national intermediary between the Bulgarian R&D organisations and the business.
Motto: “Professional services next door.”
TTO “EuroTechTrans” covers all stages of the technology transfer cycle – from the identification of innovative ideas to the commercialization of the innovative products, processes and services, as presented in the figure below.
Meeting the basic needs of the businesses falling in the priority sectors for the activity of TTO “EuroTechTrans” will have a significant contribution to the progress of the identified beneficiaries of its services, which will respectively have positive impact on the economic environment in the country. The following outputs will be achieved as a result of the activities carried out by the technology transfer office:
