Finance and Accountancy Tools for KTOs

This specialised training programme offers a vital opportunity for professionals within academic and research institutions to enhance their proficiency in fiscal management tailored specifically for Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs). 

Participants will gain in-depth knowledge of financial planning, budgeting, and reporting strategies essential for navigating the intricate landscape of technology transfer and innovation commercialisation. 

Led by seasoned financial experts, the course provides practical insights and strategies aimed at maximising funding opportunities, effectively managing resources, and overcoming financial challenges unique to KTO operations. 

By attending, participants will acquire the skills needed to confidently make informed financial decisions, foster sustainable growth, and drive impactful outcomes within their respective KTOs.

The course objectives are to:

• Understand financial models, ratios, and valuation aspects relevant to KTOs 
• Analyse financial data concerning researchers, startups, and alliance partners 
• Link executive decisions with financial challenges 
• Communicate fluently in finance terminology and ask pertinent questions 
• Comprehend accounting policies, financial statements, pricing, and funding structures 
• Explore capital structures and valuation methods applicable to KTO operations 
• Navigate subsidy and grant structures essential for KTO financial management

The key course topics are:

• Financial models and vocabulary for KTOs
• Financial statements and reporting
• Assessing value creation by a KTO
• Financing strategies for KTOs
• Venture financing essentials
• Establishing credibility through problem validation, solution validation, and value proposition crafting
• Financial considerations in licensing technologies to companies or start-ups
• Methods for Valuation: Business and Technology
• Practical Tools, Tips, and Tricks in Financial Management