Position: Technology Transfer Officer (Commercialization)

Role Summary

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Technology Assessment and Commercialization

• Establish and maintain relationships with industry, investors, venture capital networks, innovation hubs, government agencies and development partners.
• Identify commercialization opportunities through licensing, partnerships, joint ventures, technology adoption and collaborative innovation initiatives.
• Represent the University at industry events, exhibitions, conferences and innovation forums.
• Develop and disseminate technology marketing materials, including technology profiles, pitch decks and promotional content.
• Promote university technologies and intellectual property through innovation platforms, digital channels, matchmaking events and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Support the negotiation and management of licensing agreements, collaboration agreements, material transfer agreements and other commercialization contracts.
• Facilitate the development of startup and spin-off ventures arising from university technologies.
• Assist innovators in accessing funding, incubation, acceleration and investor readiness programmes.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support commercialization activities and innovation pipelines.
• Maintain accurate records and reports on intellectual property, licensing activities, partnerships, commercialization outcomes and venture development initiatives.
• Monitor and track the progress and impact of commercialization projects and technology transfer activities.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Agribusiness Management, Agricultural Economics or any related discipline with at least a credit.
• Exposure to intellectual property management, technology transfer, innovation management, or commercialization, which will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in market research and industry analysis, business development and commercialization, financial analysis, innovation management, technology transfer or research support.
• A good understanding of the agricultural sector, research and innovation ecosystems and industry collaboration frameworks.
• Strong business and commercial acumen, with knowledge of innovation and commercialization processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the technology innovation value chain and new product/business development process.
• Ability to assess route-to-market pathways for early-stage technologies
• Strong written communication (business briefs, pitch materials, reports)

1. Hard copy application package should include an up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (CV), names and contact
2. details of three traceable referees one of which should be of a current employer where applicable plus
3. copies of certified academic and professional qualifications. 

1. Hard Copy Submission
2. Electronic Submission

• Understanding of public-private partnerships and industry collaboration frameworks.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement, relationship management, communication, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work proactively and manage multiple priorities.
• A willingness to learn new skills and keep abreast of emerging developments in technology transfer, innovation and commercialization.