What we do

Follow Up

A program that provides knowledge-generating institutions (IGCs) with capabilities, methodologies and standards for the strategic assessment, structuring and independent management of their research portfolios.

What it involves

Together with technology licensing offices (OTLs), we transfer assessment tools to build technology roadmaps that enable research and management teams to lead the transfer of their technologies to the market and society in a sustainable way.

Who it's for

Know Hub Chile's partner institutions and their technology licensing offices (OTLs).
What it offers

A strategic assessment methodology to build, update and manage the portfolio of research results.
Goal

Build technology roadmaps that support the technology transfer process.

By the numbers

editions: 3
teams supported: 21

Track record

2025: Follow Up INIA Chile, Quilamapu (Chillán) and Carillanca (Temuco)

Strategic planning and structuring of the innovation model of the Agricultural Research Institute (INIA) to build its portfolio.

participating teams

9

Through Follow Up, we supported INIA in strategically structuring its agricultural innovation portfolio.

Fernanda Maldonado Innovation Manager at Know Hub Chile
2025: Follow Up Universidad Católica de Temuco and Universidad Católica del Maule

In 2025, Follow Up ran two editions with Universidad Católica de Temuco and Universidad Católica del Maule. The program reviewed and analyzed the transfer potential of technologies developed by both institutions, with 11 technologies assessed at UCT and 8 at UCM.

participating teams

19

technologies assessed at UCT

11

technologies assessed at UCM

8
2024: Follow Up INIA Chile, Universidad de Talca and Universidad de Los Lagos

The 2024 edition of Follow Up was run with INIA, Universidad de Los Lagos and Universidad de Talca, focused on reviewing and strengthening their technology portfolios. The program included working sessions, roadmap definition and technical support to guide the validation and commercialization of prioritized technologies.

participating teams

12