IP & Commercial Strategy

Licensing

Licensing is whereby BITRI, as the owner of a technology, grants another entity permission to make, sell, use, import, and/or offer the technology for sale under agreed written terms and conditions. * BITRI retains ownership of the technology * Fair royalties support further research and development * Preference for non-exclusive licenses * Priority given to local SMEs and companies

Technology Transfer

Technology Transfer involves the movement of technology from its creator (BITRI) to an end user (members of the public), particularly in the form of products and services. Licensing: Licensing is whereby BITRI, as the owner of a technology, grants another entity permission to make, sell, use, import, and/or offer the technology for sale under agreed written terms and conditions. BITRI retains ownership of the technology; Fair royalties support further research and development; Preference for non-exclusive licenses; Priority given to local SMEs and companies. Assignment: Assignment constitutes the sale of a technology to another party to manufacture or produce it at commercial scale and sell it to end users. Ownership is transferred from BITRI to the buyer; Buyer assumes full commercial responsibility; Technology deployed at market scale. Spin-offs & Start-up Companies: BITRI may establish spin-off or start-up companies where no suitable venture capitalists exist to take up technologies through licensing or assignment. BITRI-led commercialisation initiatives; Investor participation encouraged; Joint ventures with private sector partners. Intellectual Property Rights: All BITRI technologies made available for licensing or assignment are protected through appropriate intellectual property rights. These rights provide the licensee, assignee, start-up or spin-off company exclusive rights to make and sell the technology for a limited period. Common intellectual property rights include patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and copyright. The exclusivity granted enables partners to recover investment costs, grow their ventures, and make fair profits. Accreditation: Before licensing or assignment, all BITRI technologies undergo accreditation with the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) to establish fitness for purpose and compliance with national standards.

Technology Transfer and Commercialisation

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) comprises the Intellectual Property and Business Development sub-units under the Department of Research and Partnerships. The Office is responsible for implementing the BITRI Institutional Intellectual Property Policy and the Innovation Management Framework (IMF). The TTO ensures effective transfer and commercialisation of all intellectual property generated by BITRI through research and development activities. Intellectual Property Management: IP policy implementation, Protection of BITRI innovations, IP registration and compliance. Innovation & Commercialisation: Technology commercialisation, Industry partnerships, Spin-offs and licensing. Business Development: Market readiness support, Industry engagement, Innovation scaling strategies.

Spin-offs & Start-up Companies

BITRI may establish spin-off or start-up companies where no suitable venture capitalists exist to take up technologies through licensing or assignment. * BITRI-led commercialisation initiatives * Investor participation encouraged * Joint ventures with private sector partners

Assignment

Assignment constitutes the sale of a technology to another party to manufacture or produce it at commercial scale and sell it to end users. * Ownership is transferred from BITRI to the buyer * Buyer assumes full commercial responsibility * Technology deployed at market scale

Innovation & Commercialisation Support

Helping innovators succeed — from product development to market launch, we provide mentorship, training, and end-to-end commercialization support.

Consulting Practice

We help to protect human identities, state documents, and premium brands. OPTAGLIO is a company with more than 20-year experience and hundreds of successful projects, a global leader in technology and innovation research. We have assembled unrivaled experience, supplemented it with security management experience and embodied it into a consistent methodology. Therefore our consultants have been respected partners for a range of tasks from high-level protection strategy through technology recommendation up to tender organization and project management. IDENTITY PROTECTION Governments around the world face different kinds of challenges: - Identifying and authenticating people on the territory of the state, especially crossing borders or entering classified zones. - Ensuring that all citizens can prove their identity - Guaranteeing that personal documents, issued by them, are not a source of false identities. Falsifiers are more and more sophisticated and technologically advanced. Their attacks are more and more frequent and dangerous. On the other hand, governments and their suppliers can benefit from bullet-proof technologies. However, it is harder and harder to select the right technologies and build a consistent solution for a reasonable money. It is especially critical that no weak points attracting attackers are left. "It is especially critical that no weak points attracting attackers are left." We help our clients to answer questions, such as the following: - What kinds of attacks on identities can be expected? - What are the weak points in processes? - How to ensure compliance with all relevant standards? - What combination of material and anti-counterfeit technologies is optimal for particular ID card, passport, driving license etc.? - The right definition of personal document issuing process. - What accompany activities, such as information campaigns, need to be done? DOCUMENTS, STAMPS AND SECURITIES PROTECTION While protecting tax revenues, two basic strategies can be applied. Governments can build „big brother systems,“ implement extensive surveillance, face protests, and legal actions. The other way insists in issuing documents that simply cannot be counterfeited – banknotes, highway vignettes, stamps, tax stamps, coupons, etc. In real life, measures from both sides need to be used. However, the more resistant are documents, the less obtrusive can be surveillance systems, and the lower are total costs. Moreover, creating full trust into state documents is similarly important as properly working justice system. "...the more resistant are documents, the less obtrusive can be surveillance systems." Unlimited resources can be spent on technology and complicated production. It is important to find the right solution to cover risks for an acceptable budget. We help our clients to answer questions, such as the following: - What processes and issues should be covered by security documents /labels /stamps. - How likely counterfeit attempts can be expected. What technologies can be used by the falsifiers? - What combination of security elements should be used to protect state documents? - Definition of processes for security elements distribution, application, and check. - What are criteria for technology providers selection? BRAND PROTECTION Nobody wants to spend money on building a brand that will be used by fakes producers. We believe that anti-counterfeit features and aspects should be applied along a product lifecycle, from drafting basic idea through design and production to promotion and distribution. With a smart strategy, anti-counterfeit protection is rather a competitive benefit than extra cost, especially when consistent approach across markets and product lines is implemented. "With a smart strategy, anti-counterfeit protection is rather a competitive benefit than extra cost." We help our clients to answer questions, such as the following: - What si the most suitable set of anti-counterfeit technologies for particular product portfolio. - How the synergy between our graphic design and visual options of anti-counterfeit technologies can be me created. - Implementing of protection into a process of product design. - What kinds of attacks on security elements can be expected? What technologies will be used by falsifiers? - What security rules should be applied in a production process. - Calculating business case for anti-counterfeit protection. - Implementation of forensic elements. - A connection between anti-counterfeit protection and legal processes.

Origin Wukong Research Incentive Program

Since its launch in January 2024, the third-generation superconducting quantum computer Origin Wukong has gained strong interest from researchers worldwide.To support and encourage deeper research, Origin Quantum now offers the Origin Wukong Research Incentive Program, providing free quantum runtime to academic users. The program includes two parts—Research Collaboration and Paper Rewards—with opportunities for outstanding results to be featured on the Origin Quantum Cloud. Free Quantum Runtime Get real-device access for research—no cost after approval. Runtime Subsidy Up to 90% refund on purchased runtime. Top Result Support Tech, integration, promotion & revenue sharing. Apply Research Collaboration Program Eligible Participants All researchers and teams engaged in quantum computing. Duration Effective immediately and valid long-term. Collaboration Types (1) Research-oriented: Academic projects and paper research; (2) Application-oriented: Algorithm and application development. Collaboration Process Submit Application Fill out and send the proposal to qcloud@originqc.com.Template available via the "Apply Now" button below. Proposal Review Origin Quantum will review your application within 5 working days and confirm the granted runtime quota. Agreement Signing Upon agreement, both parties sign a contract. Origin Wukong runtime will be issued via the cloud platform, with technical support provided. Apply Now Paper Reward Program Eligible Participants Authors who publish papers using Origin Wukong runtime are eligible for rewards. Duration Effective immediately and valid long-term. Reward Criteria Mention both the Origin Quantum Cloud and Origin Wukong; rewards vary by citation and IF. See full details. Application Process Submit Application Apply within six months after publication by emailing qcloud@originqc.com.Follow the "Apply Now" guide for required materials. Official Review Origin Quantum will review the application within 15 working days and determine the subsidy amount. Reward Issuance The reward will be issued within 30 working days after approval, either in cash or as Origin Wukong runtime—based on the the author's preference. Apply Now Showcase Top Results Go Cloud—with 4 Bonus Supports High-quality algorithms from the program can be integrated into the Origin Quantum Cloud as algorithm cases, visual applications, APIs, or SDKs.Origin Quantum provides full technical, computing, and promotional support. Revenue sharing will be determined by mutual agreement. End-to-End Technical Support Computing Resource Support Promotional Support Algorithm Revenue Sharing Selection & Invitation Quarterly reviews select top cases and send publishing invitations. Agreement Signing Upon acceptance, both parties sign an agreement covering IP ownership, attribution, and revenue sharing. Technical Integration Teams submit source code, notebooks, and user guides. The platform handles security checks, API wrapping, and gray testing. Launch & Promotion Promotion through official website, WeChat posts, and media channels—maximizing the impact of your work. Notes Research Collaboration: * 1.Max 2 projects per team/year; separate applications required. * 2.Final interpretation and adjustments reserved by Origin Quantum. Paper Reward: * 1.One reward per paper only. * 2.Subsidy goes to the purchasing account; co-authors manage distribution. * 3.Final interpretation and adjustments reserved by Origin Quantum.