- What
- Programme support for spin-outs.
- Who
- Researchers.
Checked · October 2026 · kisr.edu.kw · How we check ↗
In detail
KISR Commercialization Division is a tech transfer / commercialization in Kuwait. Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research's technology-transfer arm — IP management, licensing and spin-out support for research-based ventures.
- Amount
- Programme support
- Eligibility
- Researchers
- Sectors
- Energy, Water, Environment, Petroleum, Biosciences
- Benefits
- Not published
- Status
- Active
What the source says
“The CD team is involved in a variety of activities to support KISR in achieving its technology transfer vision, including, but not limited to the following:”
“The role encompasses identification, due protection, and valuation of KISR’s intellectual property (IP), as well as its due transfer to the marketplace through a variety of engagement models with government agencies and private sector entities.”
“Establishing licensing strategies and engaging in license negotiations.”
“Exploitation – In close collaboration with investors, funders, and policy makers, identifies appropriate routes, including spin-out, licensing, joint ventures, and sale.”
“Assessment and planning - Constitutes protection, exploration, valuation, funding, business planning, and incubation of commercially viable technologies.”
“Identifying innovation and potential IP by directly communicating with inventors and the research community within KISR.”
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Compare support programmes in Kuwait
| Cost | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| KISR Commercialization DivisionProgramme support for spin-outs. | not published | Not published | Active |
| Boursa Kuwait Emerging Companies Market (ECM)Public equity raise through ECM listing. | not published | Not published | Active |
| KFAS Innovation ChallengeTraining programme for Kuwaiti private-sector company teams; no direct funding provided. | not published | No equity | Active |
| Sirdab LabCoworking space and programme support for tech founders. | not published | Not published | Dormant |
No programmes match these filters.
Highest amount in each programme’s own “What” line. Other currencies converted for sorting only (Gulf pegs; KWD, EUR, GBP approximate).
Questions founders ask
What does KISR Commercialization Division offer?
Programme support for spin-outs.
How do I apply?
No application form is published. Its website is the way in.
Sources
Primary source · kisr.edu.kw · LinkedIn · linkedin.com/company/kuwait-institute-for-scienti… · Checked October 2026