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Digital Innovations (DI)

Digital Innovations (DI)
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The Digital Innovations SIG addresses the impact of digital innovations on knowledge transfer and entrepreneurship with monthly meetings and webinars.
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The Digital Innovations SIG provides a forum for professionals involved in digital innovation and knowledge transfer. Key focus areas include open source, AI, data management, clinical software, and digital start-ups. The SIG also maintains a Software Case Studies Database and shares best practices through surveys and webinars. Members stay updated on emerging trends in e-learning, blockchain, and big data.

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06 May 2025

Plastics in transition: technologies for plastics waste management | EPO report

This EPO Technology Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of innovation trends in plastic waste recovery, recycling, and alternative materials. Based on five decades of patent data, the report identifies key technological developments, highlights the role of startups and universities,…
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31 Mar 2025

European Innovation Holds Steady in 2024

The European Patent Office (EPO) Patent Index 2024 confirms Europe's strong commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer—despite economic uncertainty.
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19 Feb 2025

European Patent Office Launches Public Consultation for 2026–2027 Work Plan

The European Patent Office (EPO) has initiated an online public consultation, open until 17 March, inviting input from a broad spectrum of stakeholders to shape the second biennial work plan (2026–2027) of its Observatory on Patents and Technology.
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11 Feb 2025

IMPAC3T-IP | Beyond Patents: A Broader Licensing Model for Research Impact

The IMPAC3T-IP project is introducing Classical Plus, an expanded licensing model that goes beyond traditional patent-based approaches. By including copyrights, know-how, and digital assets, this framework enables a more inclusive and sustainable way to transfer research outputs across disciplines.…
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22 Jul 2024

Innovation in water-related technologies

The 2024 EPO study analyses trends in water-related innovation for provision and protection, highlighting Europe's leadership, with Spain excelling. Though historically industry-led, universities and public research organisations are advancing. Innovation is growing but must accelerate to meet…
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27 Jun 2024

VIADUCT: Third Interregional Meeting and Site Visit in Tampere, Finland

On 11th and 12th June 2024, the VIADUCT project partners and stakeholders gathered in Tampere, Finland, for the third Interregional Project Meeting and Site Visit.
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03 Jun 2024

Full house in Seville: Recap of the DI SIG Workshop at the ASTP Annual Conference

On Wednesday, 22 May, the Digital Innovation Special Interest Group (DI SIG) held an interactive workshop as part of the ASTP Annual Conference in Seville, Spain. The workshop, led by DI SIG coordinators Malcolm, Sigmar, Annemieke, Christoph, and Florian, saw an impressive attendance of over 100…
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