License Technology

University College Dublin has a growing portfolio of licensing opportunities available for exploitation by industry and the business community.

The following technologies are currently available for license:

A Method for the Transformation of Plant Cells 

UCD and Teagasc are seeking partners within the ag-biotech industry to further develop a novel method of transforming plant cells with a view to licensing.

Amyloid and Amyloid-like Structures as Mechanically Functional Biomaterials  

Development of adhesives that optimise the use of nanoscale structural properties of amyloid fibrils to produce natural adhesives with properties tailored for environmental success.

Biomarkers for Early Detection of Cardiac Disease     

The invention provides a selection of novel markers for prognosis and diagnosis of early ventricular dysfunction, heart failure and other cardiovascular indications.

High-Rate LDPC Codes for Data Storage Applications 

Correcting for errors in digital data transmission is a key challenge in the error-tolerant communication and digital storage technologies. Based on an idea from finite geometry, this structured LDPC code has a Tanner graph of large girth, enabling superior error suppressing performance at high S/N ratio compared to currently available error-correcting schemes.

Promoter Sequences for Expression from Human Cells

The invention provides a selection of modified promoter sequences allowing for high, medium or low expression of recombinant protein in human cell lines.

Repositioned Therapeutic for Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis 

Repositioned therapeutic for diseases associated with the demyelination of the central or peripheral nervous system such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

For further information on any of the above opportunities please contact a member of the Technology Transfer team.