Offers for researchers

ETH Zurich supports researchers in their collaborations with industry partners and the commercialization of inventions. The pages in this section are primarily aimed at researchers who wish to conclude contracts with industry or protect intellectual property on inventions and software.

ETH Zurich also supports researchers who wish to engage in a dialogue with policymakers.

Collaborate with industry

Researchers, who seek connections to industry partners, can contact Industry Relations for support. more

Sign research contracts

ETH transfer supports ETH researchers in relation to research contracts with third parties. more

Protect intellectual property

Patents, trademarks and design are important intellectual property rights. ETH researchers are requested to contact ETH transfer in order to obtain protection on intellectual property. more

License software to third parties

All software (including open source), which is passed on to a third party, has to be disclosed to ETH transfer. more

Collaborate with policymakers

The Science-Policy Interface unit supports researchers who seek partners and organizes workshops and events.