Introduction

Sudan University of Science and Technology(SUST) is a public university, it’s roots go backto Khartoum Technical School and theCommercial School in 1902, through theRadiology School in 1932, the Arts School in1946, the Technical Institute of Khartoum in1950, the Shambat Agricultural Institute in1954, the Institute of Music and Theatre, andthe Higher Institute of Physical Education forTeachers. These institutions were assembled tobecome the Institute of Technological Collegesin 1975 as the largest institution of technicaleducation in Sudan, which was upgraded toSudan University of Science and Technology(SUST) in 1990. In 2018, SUST has 25colleges, 11 centers and institutes, and 6deanships with more than 70000 students inundergraduate.

The justifications for the

establishment of this center:

1. The urgent need for a Centre that supports technologyand innovation in Sudan.2. The need for knowledge and technical support foruniversities to manage knowledge assets and transferscientific research outputs to products, goods and services.3. Facilitate the openness of universities and researchCentre's to the local community and know their needs andhelp in finding innovative solutions.4. The need of universities and research Centre's for aCentre that supports the implementation of the university'splan and strategy in the field of technology transfer andmarketing of scientific research outputs.5. Supporting universities and research Centre's for theGlobal Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).6. To benefit from the technical support provided by WIPOto LDCs in the field of technology and innovation.7. Keeping pace with the global development in technology and innovation.

Vision & Mission of SUST – TISC:

to help and encourage creators tocontribute to the service of thecommunity and build sustainablerelationship through TechnologyTransfer

Work to gain the Global Goals forsustainable development goals (SDGs2015-2030)including quality education,industry, Innovation, and sustainability.

To become a national platform for technology and innovation support in Sudan.

Objectives:

The general objective of SUST – TISC is:Technology for Development including:1. Promoting innovation and entrepreneurship forSudanese community2. Encouraging university staff and students topresent their ideas and transform them intoinnovations for economic value.3. Facilitate the application, transfer andutilization of innovative ideas4. Marketing innovations and excellent researchideas5. Working as an incubator for innovations in theUniversity and Sudan and providing technicalsupport to other incubators6. Form a sustainable research and productiveplatform for the development of knowledge'seconomy in Sudan.

Values of the Centre:

Transparency Free competition Honesty Quality and workmanship

SUST - TISC Services:

Access to online patent database systems andscience and technology resources.

Access to industrial property-relatedpublications.

Assistance in searching and retrievingtechnology information.-

Training in searching databases On-demandsearches (novelty, state-of-the-art, andinfringement).

Technology and competitor monitoring. Basic information on industrial property laws Basic information on industrial property

management and strategy Training on IP, technology commercialization

and marketing Build specific activities technology related for

women

Stakeholders and Responsibilities:

The stakeholders of this project andtheir responsibilities were summarizedas:

SUSTProvides administrative and technical

staff to deliver technology andInnovation support servicesProvides facilities and infrastructure-Signs off on project documentation-Sign Service Level Agreement (SLA)

with WIPO

Sudan Ministry of Higher

Education and Scientific Research.

Work with SUST to Identifies nationalpriorities

Work with SUST to assess user needsInvolve in the SLA between WIPO and

SUSTIP Office in SudanSupport SUST in joining the WIPO

TISC projectAct as the main intermediary between

WIPO and SUSTCoordinates activities of the SUST-

TISCMonitors and evaluates the progress of

the TISCInvolve in the SLA between WIPO and

SUST.

WIPO: Access to patent and non-patent

databases. Networking and exchange of

experiences. Increase awareness on IP and

contribute to economic growth in thecountry.

Provide quality services on patentsearch and analysis

Patent filing and drafting support Training on access to and use of patent

information Commercialization and technology

transfer support.

Unit of Innovation

Promotion and Marketing

1. Marketing and introducing the centerinside and outside the university12. Encouraging the creation of a positiveand open environment for new technologyand presenting the expertise andspecializations of the university and itsfacilities to the outside world3. Promoting technological packages andpatents and presenting the outputs ofscientific research and technicalinnovations.4. Preparing available information ontechnology and innovations of intellectualproducts at the university, which includestechnology that can be applied and utilized.

5. Facilitating the transfer of technologyfrom the university and scientific andresearch institutions to the industrialsector and the introduction of intellectualproducts and patents for smart strategicpartnerships6. Overseeing innovative technologyprojects.7. Providing consultations to companies,institutions and beginners in technologyand innovation.8. Any other tasks entrusted to it by theBoard of Directors or the Director of theCenter.

Unit of Innovation

Promotion and Marketing

Unit of Training and Innovative

Capacity Building

Increasing IP awareness in universities andresearch centers in Sudan.

Training on how to access and use availablepatent information on the Internet.

Training on how to access the patent databaseand other innovation information provided bythe Intellectual Property Organization throughthe Center.

Assistance and training on how to writepatents and register of intellectual propertyrights.

Exchange of experiences with relevantauthorities and transfer of knowledge.

Any other tasks entrusted to it by the Board ofDirectors or the Director of the center.

Unit of IT and Communication

Provide technical support to the unitsand trainees.

Follow-up electronic servers andovercome technical difficulties.

Providing technical means for facultymembers and researchers at theuniversity to access intellectualproperty data and information fromtheir sites.

Supervise the Center's websiteDesigning the center's evaluation forms

and ensuring their quality.Any other tasks entrusted to it by the

Board of Directors or the Director ofthe Center.

Unit of Training and Innovative Capacity Building

Organizational Chart Unit of

Innovation Promotion

and Marketing

Unit of IT and Communication