Innovation and commercialisation
In order to make an idea or a research result into a product in the marketplace, a lot has to be accomplished. All ideas have to be tested, discussed and evaluated by experts with regards to juridical, financial and commercial affairs. Bergen Teknologioverføring AS (the Technology Transfer Office for the Bergen region), Innovest and The Sarsia funds provide financial support to further development of ideas and results.
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Bergen Teknologioverføring AS (BTO)Small images:

BTO assists members of the scientific staff at the University of Bergen (UiB) with innovative projects and commercialisation of research results. UiB is a co-owner of BTO and has given BTO the responsibility of contributing to the realisation of scientific research results or ideas that may be beneficial for individuals, the market and society at large.
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Innovest ASSmall images:

Innovest AS is a "not for profit" shareholding company, equally owned by the Helse Bergen HF and Uni Research (University of Bergen). Innovest was established in 1997, and organised as a shareholding company in 2001.
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Sarsia InnovationSmall images:

The Sarsia funds invest in research-based commercialisation initiatives in the Nordic region.