Pioneering the Future: Commercialising Technologies into New Applications

A Research Collaboration Between Natasha Allden CEO of Multiply, QinetiQ and Cranfield University.

While many businesses recognise the value of outbound technology transfer, few actively pursue it, due to the absence of research and practical knowledge into how it actually works and even less guidance on how to do it well.

Inspired by Multiply’s CEO, Natasha Allden, the programme defines the characteristics of technology – and how these inform the risk and likelihood of success of a transfer – and delivers practical models that help businesses identify, design, and deliver successful transfer projects. The ultimate goal to systematically evaluate and develop mechanisms for outbound technology transfer—creating a new business model that delivers measurable value to technology owners and the wider UK economy.

This research is more than academic—it’s a blueprint for how businesses, academia, and government can work together to unlock the full potential of existing technologies.

Contact our CEO, Natasha Allden

FOR ACADEMIA:

  • Addresses a critical gap in research around outbound tech transfer
  • Develops new frameworks, models, and mechanisms
  • Stimulates further academic–industry collaboration

For Industry:

  • Enables technology businesses to unlock new revenue streams
  • Supports diversification and de-risking through market expansion
  • Provides actionable tools and models to pursue outbound transfer with confidence

For Government:

  • Delivers insights to inform policy, investment, and innovation strategy
  • Supports national programmes in knowledge transfer and business growth
  • Strengthens the UK’s position as a leader in applied innovation