Licensing & Technology Transfer Officers convert intellectual property into marketable assets by structuring licensing deals, evaluating technology potential, and negotiating commercial terms. They work within universities, corporate R&D units, incubators, and innovation ecosystems. Responsibilities include contract drafting, valuation of IP assets, patent landscape research, and enabling partnerships between innovators and industry. The role requires legal understanding, commercial acumen, and negotiation skills. With the rise of knowledge economies and global innovation ecosystems, technology transfer expertise is in high demand. Career progression includes IP commercialization leadership, innovation management, and R&D strategy roles.