We connect research with market needs
At Know Hub Chile we work strategically with universities, R&D centers and research institutes committed to, and tasked with, turning their scientific findings into solutions for national development. We equip their research teams and technology managers with the capabilities, methodologies and standards they need to assess, structure and transfer their developments.
Challenges we address
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Early-stage uncertainty
Research with high scientific value but with technology or commercial maturity gaps that make it hard to reach industry.
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Stalled portfolios
Difficulty assessing, prioritizing and defining spin-out or licensing roadmaps.
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Disconnect from real demand
Gaps in commercial or market language to link scientific results with the needs of the productive and public sectors.
What we offer
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Portfolio assessment
Diagnosis to prioritize technologies, identify their maturity level (TRL/CRL) and build tailored valorization or exit roadmaps (Exit Roadmaps).
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Capacity building for TLOs and research teams
Training and immersion programs in technology transfer best practices, intellectual property strategy, license negotiation and business models.
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Commercial validation and customer discovery
Applied methodologies to steer science toward solving real problems, validating value propositions directly with industry.
Our experience
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Follow Up-type programs (standard, VIU and SUC)
A structured follow-up methodology to define roadmaps and prepare university projects for maturation and entrepreneurship funds.
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Know Hub Bridge program
A proof-of-concept mechanism to lower technology risk and speed up transfer.
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Ignition University and Building initiatives
Institutional and cultural strengthening to spark an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset in the university community.
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Other services
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We solve organizations' challenges through science and technology
- Challenge scoping
- Design and delivery of open / dual-use innovation challenges
- Support for piloting and validation in relevant environments
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We help organizations monetize their technology assets
- Intellectual property strategy and valuation of intangibles
- Licensing models and dual-use transfer
- External technology management (transfer outsourcing)
Let's connect your challenge with scientific capabilities.
Tell us what you need. We'll point you to programs, services or collaboration networks.
Contact usOr write to us at contacto@knowhub.cl
