Technology Transfer Innovation

Technology Transfer Innovation provides consulting expertise on the strategy, governance and operations of university-business interactions, university technology transfer and entrepreneurship. Tom Hockaday is a highly effective leader and manager, skilled in dealing with complex situations and divergent interests. Tom is one of the leading figures... in the world of university technology transfer and university-business interactions. He has led Isis Innovation Ltd at the University of Oxford from 2006 until March 2016, growing Isis into a world leader in technology transfer. Under Tom's leadership Isis has grown sales income from £3m to £24.6m, a staff level from 35 to 100 people, supporting the creation of 70 new companies, and with a strong international presence, including subsidiary company in Hong Kong. Tom Hockaday was the CEO of Isis Innovation Ltd, the University of Oxford's Technology Transfer company from 2006 to March 2016. He is now an independent technology transfer consultant. Tom joined Isis Innovation in March 2000 and became Managing Director / CEO in 2006. During this period Tom has overseen the rapid expansion of Isis Innovation as it has grown into one of the world's leading university technology commercialisation organisations with its activities greatly contributing to the substantial impact of the University of Oxford around the world. He led the international expansion of Isis including establishing Isis Innovation offices in Hong Kong, Madrid and Kyoto, and a number of joint ventures in China.Read More