Inġ Michelle Cortis and Mr András Havasi, managers of the Knowledge Transfer Office at the University of Malta, have been designated the status “RTTP”, Registered Technology Transfer Professional, which is the international professional standard for knowledge transfer and commercialisation practitioners.
The recognition is awarded by the global Alliance of Technology Transfer Practitioners (ATTP) following a peer-review process. It is the highest recognition in the profession and is given to professionals who can demonstrate sound competence and experience across the breadth of technology transfer, from IP commercialization through to university business collaboration and start-up company creation. With this achievement Inġ Cortis and Mr Havasi joined the exclusive group of about 650 experts with RTTP designation in the world.
The Knowledge Transfer Office is missioned to support the University in enhancing its commercial, environmental and socio-economic impact on a national and international level. In line with the intention to provide the best possible service to the academic community in technology transfer, both managers have been continuously advancing their competence and expertise through their active participation in international peer networks such as the European and the American technology transfer associations.
“It is a great honour to belong with the top professionals.” Mr Havasi said. "Technology transfer has a relatively low success rate and a project usually spans over a period of many years. This, paired with external factors that are sometimes out of our control, means that the success of a project is a delayed process, although it could be a very rewarding one. The RTTP recognition is a confirmation that what we deliver is up to standard.” Inġ Cortis added that “it is a proof that Malta has the potential for excellence in research commercialisation. We are humbled by this recognition and our aim is to keep working towards knowledge transfer activities that can leave a positive impact on our society".
Researchers who wish to make a difference with their inventions should contact the Knowledge Transfer Office.
