KNUST Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Unit (IPTTU)
University or research institute · Kumasi, Ghana
KNUST technology transfer office that protects university IP, manages licensing and supports student startups at research centers and innovation hubs.
Recent activity confirmed, checked October 19, 2026.
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In context
KNUST Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer Unit (IPTTU) is one of 13 universities and research institutes in Kumasi listed in the Innovative EcoSystems registry, and one of 143 across Ghana.
The registry lists 61 innovation ecosystem organizations in Kumasi in all.
Universities and research institutes train the workforce and produce the research a regional economy builds on. Their technology transfer offices license discoveries, spin out companies and partner with industry.
Ghana scores 42.5 out of 100 on the IEPA (2024 edition), ranking 86 of 117 economies.
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