Technology transfer is the movement of knowledge and discoveries to the general public. It can occur through publications, educated students entering the workforce, through scientific conferences, contract research or commercialization of research results.

SLU Holdings mission is to create economic growth and social development and welfare through commercialization of inventions, products and services generated within SLU. SLU’s research excellence and high degree of applicability have great potential for impact on society. By transferring research results to the industrial sector inventions can make a positive impact on society and create economic growth and social welfare.