The Technology Transfer and Innovation Support (TTIS) office at NWU recently hosted the first round of an innovative initiative titled Coffee Proffie, which is aimed at fostering collaboration and creativity among researchers and innovators. This unique campaign seeks to engage the academic community through an informal and interactive coffee-based platform for dialogue, with the overarching goal of enhancing comprehension of the NWU IP policy, identifying prospects for commercialisation, and strengthening connections between researchers, innovators, and the TTIS office.
The Coffee Proffie represents a fresh addition to traditional engagement strategies, offering researchers and innovators at NWU a relaxed setting to exchange ideas and explore opportunities for collaboration. By leveraging the universal appeal of coffee as a catalyst for conversation, TTIS aims to break down barriers and facilitate meaningful interactions that can lead to impactful outcomes.
Mr. Hannes Malan, TTIS Commercialisation Manager, encourages researchers and innovators to take this opportunity: "Come for a cup of coffee and let’s explore new ideas, talk about the IP policy, and explore commercialization opportunities. Let's talk about the impact of your research."
Through Coffee Proffie, TTIS endeavours to create a supportive ecosystem where individuals can freely share insights, brainstorm innovative solutions, and receive guidance on technology transfer and innovation support. By fostering a culture of cooperation and openness, the campaign aims to empower researchers and innovators to translate their ideas into tangible outcomes that benefit society.
The Coffee Proffie will run again from Thursday, 01 August 2024, to Saturday, 29 November 2024 across all three NWU campuses.
Schedule your appointment today and let's chat over coffee, our treat!
Email Us: Techtransfer@nwu.ac.za
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Ms Lindi Mophuti and Prof Welma Lubbe
Mr Hannes Malan and Prof Frank Neumann
Mr Johann Cotzee, Mr Ntiyiso Shabangu, Dr Simphiwe Nojiyeza & Mr Hannes Malan
