Background (*)

In 1999, CERN Delegations approved a new, more pro-active Technology Transfer (TT) policy, mainly focusing on protection and active transfer of CERN Technology to Member State industry.

In 2002 the pro-active TT policy was confirmed and enhanced to include active transfer, in particular through partnerships activities, not only to industry but to institutions operating in the field of HEP well as in other areas.

A management and coordination structure was set up including the appointment of a Director in charge of Technology Transfer, the creation of a CERN-wide advisory body  - the TAB, TT Advisory Board, the setting up of a network of contacts in every member state - called the External TT Network, the creation of the Departmental TT Officer (DTTO) function - collectively forming what is called the Internal TT network, the establishment of a TT group.

A paper on Technology Transfer progress and plans is presented every year to the CERN Finance Committee, usually at the March meeting.

(*) Constructed from information available from CERN ETT site. For more, see the CERN TT site.