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CRDTI's Key Objectives

CRDTI's key objectives include:

1. Facilitating Access to Emergent Technologies: CRDTI ensures that new and emergent technologies are readily accessible to facilitate the swift development of ideas into innovative products, services, and solutions. This accessibility enables the resolution of prevailing challenges and enhances the economic livelihood of individuals and businesses alike.

2. Commercial Development of Research Results: The center ensures that the commercial development of research results aligns with the institution's educational, research, and public/private service missions. By fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship, CRDTI seeks to maximize the impact of its research endeavors on society.

3. Protecting Academic Freedom: CRDTI upholds the academic freedom of faculties, institutes, schools, and departments regarding the publication of their research findings. This commitment ensures the integrity and independence of scholarly pursuits within the institution.

4. Encouraging an Entrepreneurial Environment: CRDTI fosters an entrepreneurial environment by implementing rewards and protections that incentivize innovation, discoveries, and the development and transfer of new knowledge and skills. These efforts benefit both the public and private sectors, driving economic growth and societal progress.

5. Establishing Equitable Principles: CRDTI establishes principles for determining and protecting the interests of the institution, originators, and sponsors concerning innovations generated by university staff, the university itself, and its collaborators. These principles ensure equitable outcomes for all parties involved in the innovation process.