How to license a UFRRJ technology
Licensing is the instrument by which a company acquires the right to commercially exploit a technology developed and protected by UFRRJ — while title remains with the university.
For whom
- Companies that wish to manufacture, commercialize or internally use a technology from the UFRRJ Showcase
- Formalized academic spin-offs
- Cooperatives and associations of rural producers
Licensing types
| Type | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Exclusive | Only the licensee may exploit the technology |
| Non-exclusive | UFRRJ may license the same technology to multiple companies |
| Assignment | Definitive title transfer (rare, specific cases) |
Flow
- Identify the technology in the Technology Showcase
- Request contact through the form on the technology's page or
by email to
nitrural@ufrrj.br - NDA — Confidentiality Agreement signed if confidential technical details are to be discussed
- Negotiation — licensing term, scope, royalties, exclusivity, duration
- Legal review by the Federal Attorney's Office at UFRRJ
- Signing and registration with INPI when applicable
Typical royalties
Percentages vary by technology type, maturity (TRL), exclusivity and market. In general:
- Running royalty — % on net revenue (typically 1% to 8%)
- Upfront payment — fixed initial value, often offset against future royalties
- Milestones — payments tied to development milestones
The internal distribution of UFRRJ's share follows Law 10.973/2004.