Government Office for Technology Transfer

PRIMA applications are closing soon! Do you work in a UK government research organisation and have a Knowledge Asset with wider potential? If so, now is a great time to apply for the Public Research Innovation and Market Accelerator (PRIMA). What is PRIMA? PRIMA is a free, 10-week programme that helps teams explore the market potential of their Knowledge Assets, while giving participants hands-on experience in customer discovery, market validation and commercialisation through tailored coaching and practical tools. What you'll get: ✅ A clear way to explore market need and opportunity ✅ Expert support to shape and strengthen your proposition ✅ Around 4 hours per week of practical learning and support to build the skills, confidence and network needed to take your project further ✅ A flexible programme designed to fit alongside day-to-day responsibilities 📅 Applications close 6 July 👉 Apply now and find out more: https://lnkd.in/edF5BCGz

Want to build your commercial skills and get investment ready? Take a look at the experiences of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency team in the video below, who are taking part in the Accelerate to Investment programme, to do just that. Register your interest for the next cohort before applications open later this year: https://lnkd.in/enxrjFAq

If you’re interested in shaping how government makes better use of its data Knowledge Asset, take a look at the role below from our friends in DSIT: https://lnkd.in/eZ7vw9AB They're a forward-thinking and ambitious team recruiting a Senior Policy Advisor to help drive work on public sector data value, including commercialisation opportunities across government (with GOTT's support). The role is open to applicants from outside the Civil Service, with office locations in Bristol, London and Manchester.

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🚀 Applications for PRIMA are still open.   If you’re developing a Knowledge Asset in the public sector, PRIMA helps you test its real-world potential.   PRIMA (Public Research Innovation & Market Accelerator) is a 10-week programme that gives you: - Expert coaching from The Helix Way - Up to £2,500 to support your testing - A structured approach to engaging real customers and validating your idea The programme begins with a 2-day bootcamp where you will get to meet your cohort, then supports you to build your value proposition, test assumptions, and refine your approach, ending with a final pitch to an expert panel.   🗓 Applications close: 6 July 2026 👉 Find out more and apply: GOTT PRIMA Programme (The Helix Way)

How can grant funding from GOTT help turn innovation into real-world impact? Take a look at our new case study from British Geological Survey that shows how they're using grant funding to help develop a national technical data service. Why does this matter? Having access to high quality data is essential in the construction sector so teams can spot potential hazards below the ground's surface before they become a risk. The data helps to improve decision-making, reduce costs and supports safer builds. It’s a great example of how public sector knowledge, data and expertise can be translated into practical tools with clear commercial and societal value. 👉 Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/eV4md-dc Thinking about your own Knowledge Asset potential? Applications for the latest round of grant funding are now open. Don’t miss the opportunity to bring your Knowledge Asset closer to market-readiness. https://lnkd.in/eppMueNX

🎉 Congratulations to the team at the National Cyber Security Centre who have licensed their cyber security tech solution for global use. This is a brilliant example of how the public sector is maximising its Knowledge Assets to deliver impact. We're proud to have been able to support the team through: - advising on appropriate intellectual property licensing strategies   - providing funding and mentoring for a local Knowledge Asset manager to build commercialisation capability  - facilitating access to the Tech Transfer ecosystem, including connections to experts in public sector investment and licence management  - championing and supporting the licensing approach across HM Government Read our latest case study below to find out more: https://lnkd.in/eK8VRTQC #commercialisation #cybersecurity #licensing

Last week, we shared that K3Metrology had secured a £2.75m seed round, a major milestone in bringing cutting-edge UK measurement tech to market. This is a strong example of how Knowledge Assets such as data, IP and expertise can have impact and contribute to growth when commercialised.   Take a look at the following new case study which tells the story behind how they got to this point and GOTT's role in this: https://lnkd.in/ee3ZG94e National Physical Laboratory (NPL)

Congratulations to the team at NPL and #spinout K3 Metrology on securing £2.75m in a seed round. It's fantastic to see innovations such as this one getting to the market, to benefit the advanced manufacturing industry and wider economy. We're pleased to have been able to support the team with commercialisation advice along with a grant to develop a prototype. National Physical Laboratory (NPL) K3Metrology UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund [UKI2S] Development Bank of Wales Parkwalk News coverage link: https://lnkd.in/eaVswH3n

Applications are now open for PRIMA (the Public Research Innovation and Market Accelerator). 🎥 What’s it really like to take part in PRIMA? Watch the following short video to hear directly from participants about their PRIMA experience: https://lnkd.in/dXJjYKg3 PRIMA is a free programme for public sector research organisations that helps you test whether your research, data or expertise could be applied, adopted or taken beyond its original context. Through structured market testing, participants challenge assumptions, explore real user needs and build the evidence they need to decide what to do next, with confidence. If your organisation is considering how its research could create wider impact, PRIMA provides the structure and support to explore what’s possible. 👉 Apply now via The Helix Way: https://lnkd.in/dAk9TbC7 Applications close on 6 July.