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Research and Commercial Use

What the standard research MTA covers

Which agreement do you need?

This overview explains what is typically permitted under Cytion’s standard research MTA and when a separate commercial or project-specific agreement is required. The binding terms are defined in the applicable agreement.

Standard Research MTA

Designed for internal research and development across academic and commercial organisations when the work is conducted for their own R&D

Permitted under the standard MTA
Internal research and development
Use within your organisation, including multi-site and affiliated entities, as covered by the MTA
Generation of research data, results and modifications
Defined non-commercial collaborations
Third-party testing labs for identity, quality or safety testing, as service providers
Not covered, separate agreement required
Commercial or fee-for-service research performed for third parties
Clinical or regulatory studies and pre-market testing
Manufacturing, scale-up, batch release, potency or viral clearance
Commercial distribution, licensing or transfer for consideration

Commercial or Extended-Use Agreements

For projects involving commercial services, regulated development, manufacturing or any intended use beyond internal R&D

Typical scenarios
CRO/CDMO work for third parties or client-sponsored projects
Commercial development, validation or regulated workflows
Manufacturing, scale-up or product and batch release
Clinical, diagnostic or pre-market studies
How it works
Tell us the intended use, the parties involved and the scope
We propose a project-specific agreement aligned to your workflow
Clear documentation and defined rights keep projects moving

Quick Comparison

Use this overview to determine whether the standard research MTA is sufficient for your project scope

Use case
Standard research MTA
Commercial agreement
Internal research and development
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Non-commercial collaborations, defined project scope
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Third-party testing labs for identity, quality or safety
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Multi-site or affiliate use within your organisation
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
CRO/CDMO involvement for commercial projects
✕ Separate
✓ Yes
Clinical, regulatory or pre-market studies
✕ Separate
✓ Yes
Manufacturing, scale-up, batch release, potency, viral clearance
✕ Separate
✓ Yes
Commercial services or fee-for-service projects
✕ Separate
✓ Yes

Not sure which agreement applies?

Share your intended use and whether any third parties are involved. We will recommend the most appropriate agreement and help keep your project moving without delays. We typically reply within one business day.

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This page is provided for convenience only. The applicable agreement governs in all cases.