Center for innovation & Technology Development

DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR COMPETITIVENESS

ECITD is a leading independent center specialising in R&D, Technology Development and innovation management, dedicated to empowering a diverse range of beneficiaries—including manufacturing firms, research institutions, public organisations, & local authorities. Our multidisciplinary team of scientists, IP & tech transfer professionals, innovation & market development specialists enhances innovation capabilities & competitiveness, especially in deep-tech sectors. We facilitate tech development & commercialisation by developing key exploitation pathways, valuing intellectual property, mapping competition supported by technological predictive analytics for maximizing commercialization potential. Our proprietary innovation intelligence tools and databases provide critical insights while leveraging patent analytics, scientometrics, and technology landscape analysis to provide indepth insights into market dynamics, competitor innovations, and emerging technological trends to inform decision-making. 

For public organizations, we provide studies & key support services ranging from assessment of Science, Technology, & Innovation Policies, technology readiness assessments, & impact assessments to the design and development of relevant R&D & innovation programs. We provide evidence-based strategic advice, policy design, and evaluation in areas such as regional development, smart specialization strategies, Industry 4.0, technology transfer, entrepreneurship, the green and circular economy, and health. Operating as a social enterprise, we address core social & economic development issues caused by inefficient markets, ineffective governance, & inefficiencies within the innovation ecosystem.