Licenses through DESY

License agreements give commercial enterprises access to DESY's technologies and know-how. At DESY, license revenues flow directly into a fund for the promotion of future innovations, thereby benefitting society through further advancements. Such licenses are often granted directly as the result of a collaboration with industry. Participating companies are therefore allowed to use DESY technology or the acquired expertise for a limited period. However, the rights to the inventions remain with the research center, as DESY patents are not sold. Other research institutions can also use DESY licenses – in most cases free of charge.