Our Services

Consultancy

CSTC offers consultancy services to companies, universities and government science laboratories. The services are offered in high-tech sectors including:

Optoelectronics (including flat panel displays, organic photovoltaics & smart lighting)
Electronic devices (including medical devices)
Nanotechnology (including nanoelectronics)
Plastic electronics
Materials/smart materials
Semiconductors

Commercial & Business Development

CTSC offers a range of services to clients to assist them in the commercialisation of their technology.

Know-how exploitation

Advise on best way to protect your know-how
Patent drafting
IP due diligence and commercial valuation-using our expertise in the identification of novel IP with commercial potential
IP licensing to achieve the best exploitation route for your portfolio or single patents

Market and competitive analysis

Business model development

Raising appropriate finance

Target & secure inward investment from a range of funding sources, such as the DTI & venture capital

Company set up

Stimulate and nurture start-up and spin-out companies
Incubator space
Recruitment of quality team/mentors

Business/Product development

Exits through IPO or trade sale

Technology & Knowledge Transfer

CSTC works with universities and government organisations to help manage and exploit intellectual property and know-how through partnerships with development grants, venture capital and business angel networks. The company provides a range of technology transfer services specifically aimed at universities and government research labs. These services range through the Commercial & Business Development offering and are custom tailored to research and development establishments.