At CEU SINTA Hub, we design and deliver programs that guide innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs from idea to commercialization. Through our two main divisions — the Intellectual Property Section (IPS) and the Technology Transfer and Business Development Section (TTBDS) — we equip stakeholders with the tools, skills, and networks needed to transform concepts into impactful, market-ready solutions.

Our programs are delivered through two core divisions: the Intellectual Property Section (IPS) and the Technology Transfer and Business Development Section (TTBDS).

Intellectual Property Section (IPS)

Focused on protecting and maximizing the value of intellectual assets, IPS offers training, consultations, and workshops designed to strengthen IP readiness and protection.

• • Patent Clinics – Hands-on guidance for drafting and filing patents.
  • IP Awareness Seminars – Workshops on patents, copyrights, trademarks, and utility models, with emphasis on commercialization.
  • Innovation Pitch Day – Platforms for innovators to present patentable ideas to potential investors and partners.

Technology Transfer and Business Development Section (TTBDS)

Dedicated to moving research outputs from the lab to the market, TTBDS empowers innovators to build commercially viable products and foster strategic partnerships.

• • Tech Transfer Bootcamps – Intensive training on transforming research outputs into market-ready products.
  • CEU SINTA Hub Cohort Team – A 6-month mentorship program covering IP management, commercialization, and investor readiness.
  • Industry Collaboration Projects – Joint development initiatives between CEU researchers and industry partners.

Flagship and Cross-Section Activities

• • 6-Month IP Management Program – Comprehensive training on IP protection, tech transfer, and commercialization.
  • Bootcamps & Trainings – Short, intensive sessions on business development and market validation.
  • Cohort Recruitment & Selection – Identifying promising innovators and startups for acceleration support.
  • Investor Pitch Night – Culminating showcase for participants to present to investors, funding agencies, and industry leaders.

What to Expect in the Our Programs

• • • Expert Guidance & Mentorship – Learn directly from IP specialists, tech transfer officers, business development experts, and industry mentors.
    • Practical, Hands-On Training – Apply concepts through clinics, bootcamps, and real-world commercialization exercises.
    • Networking & Market Exposure – Connect with investors, industry partners, and funding agencies through curated events and collaborations.
    • Culminating Investor Pitch Night – Showcase your innovation to a panel of investors, partners, and key stakeholders for potential funding and partnerships