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Knowledge Transfer UNIL CHUV
Knowledge Transfer UNIL CHUV helps researchers turn scientific discoveries and innovations into real-world impact through intellectual property protection, licensing, partnerships, funding and support for innovation.
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Research Grants Support
Mission

Knowledge Transfer UNIL CHUV (formerly named PACTT) supports the development of innovation across UNIL and CHUV.

Our mission is to help transform research results into solutions that benefit patients, society and the economy.

We support researchers in protecting and valorising intellectual property, establishing collaborations with academic and industry partners, developing licensing opportunities and creating spin-off companies.

Our visual identity represents the connection between two fundamental dimensions of
knowledge transfer: Research & Application

The interaction between these two poles reflects our role in bringing together academic
excellence, societal needs and market opportunities.

50+
Patents filled
30+
Start-ups supported
5MCHF
Funded
25years
Of expertise

Objectives

Research Innovation and Public Impact

Transform research results and intellectual property into technologies, products and services that create value for patients, society and the economy.

Venture Creation and Commercialisation

Support the creation and development of spin-off companies and licensing opportunities, enabling innovations from UNIL and CHUV to reach the society.

Responsible Partnerships and Compliance

Support collaborations and commercialisation activities in accordance with legal, ethical and institutional requirements.
Our Team
Our multidisciplinary team brings together expertise in technology transfer, intellectual property, contracts, licensing, funding and research administration.
Licensing & Technology Officers
Florence Guth

Licensing Manager

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Jonas Pollard

Licensing Manager

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Pierre Heuzé

Licensing Manager

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Alessandro Berti

Licensing Manager

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Legal & Contracts
Laura Lo Bello

Legal Counsel

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Olga Larionova

Legal Counsel

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Tristan Gianora

Legal Counsel

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Simon Jossen

Legal Counsel

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Djamila Houha

Paralegal

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Research Grants Support
Isabelle Guilleret

Grant Officer

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Emmanuel Delamarche

Program Manager

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Administration
Alberto Schena

Director

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Aurélie Périsset

Administration & Finance

Expert in intellectual property and collaboration agreements.
Our host institutions
Centre hospitalier universitaire vaudois
CHUV – Lausanne University Hospital – is one of Switzerland’s leading university hospitals. Closely connected to the Faculty of Biology and Medicine of the University of Lausanne, CHUV combines patient care, research, education and innovation.
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University of Lausanne (UNIL)
Founded in 1537, the University of Lausanne is one of Switzerland’s leading universities, with seven faculties and a strong focus on interdisciplinary research and innovation.
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  • Heritage & impact
Technologies transferred
For over XX years, we have provided the bridge between fundamental research and the market.
XXXX+
Licenses granted historically
Building on the mission originally initiated by PACTT, which has since become Knowledge Transfer UNIL CHUV, we continue to expand Vaud’s innovation footprint on the global stage.
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What is your need ?
Our team is available to discuss your needs, for free.

For Researcher

A personalized service to inventors
In collaboration with a professional network, with regards to all aspects of technology evaluation, protection of intellectual property rights and creation of a start-up.
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For Industry

Find a collaboration, or invest in a technology
We are the primary contact point to engage in any collaboration, partnership or venture with researchers from the University of Lausanne or the CHUV.
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