Community

Special Interest Groups

Connect with peers, share expertise, and shape the future of knowledge transfer through ASTP’s Special Interest Groups.

Agrifood

The Agrifood SIG supports knowledge transfer professionals in overcoming challenges associated with commercialising research-based innovation in the global food supply chain.

AI4KT

The AI4KT SIG is a dynamic, action-oriented community of Knowledge Transfer professionals committed to leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance and future-proof KT processes. This…

BioMedical

The BioMedical SIG enhances the translation of human life sciences research into healthcare solutions with regular webinar series and an annual workshop.

Connect and Communicate with Impact (CCI)

The Connect & Communicate with Impact SIG brings together KT professionals to enhance communication excellence in knowledge transfer.

Digital Innovations (DI)

The Digital Innovations SIG addresses the impact of digital innovations on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship with monthly meetings and webinars.

Directors' Forum

The Directors’ Forum SIG facilitates experience exchange on KTO management and strategic growth.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

The EDI SIG fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in knowledge transfer practices.

Legal

So much of our work involves legal questions and dilemmas. This SIG works to collect and share knowledge and experience with monthly virtual meetings.

New Professionals (NP)

The New Professionals SIG supports individuals transitioning into the knowledge transfer field with quarterly virtual meetings and bi-annual workshops.

Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and Economy (SHAPE)

The SHAPE SIG advances knowledge transfer in the social sciences, humanities, and arts with monthly webinars on the first Wednesday of every month.

Spin-off

The Spin-off SIG supports the creation and growth of spin-offs from universities and research centres.

How to initiate a SIG?

Do you have a specialist interest, a burning issue, or a brilliant insight which you would like to share with the ASTP community? This guide book explains how you can initiate a Special Interest Group (SIG) with the help of HQ and your ASTP colleagues.

Download the Guide