Research and Development Collaborations

Training Course

Research and Development Collaborations

This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills to foster effective R&D collaborations between academic institutions and industry.

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26 Nov - 28 Nov 2025 Prague 1, Czech Republic
Members
€1,290.00
Non-members
€1,940.00

This R&D training course delves into the strategies and best practices necessary for collaborative research and development, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property considerations, open innovation, and effective knowledge transfer within knowledge transfer networks and knowledge transfer partnerships.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain insight into the dynamics of R&D collaborations and learn how to navigate challenges, particularly in negotiating complex and troublesome contracts. An appreciation for managing intricate negotiations is advantageous when attending this course, as it provides essential expertise for fostering innovation and ensuring successful knowledge transfer outcomes.

Why Join The course?

This course is an excellent opportunity to enhance expertise in fostering effective partnerships. Participants benefit from practical case studies, interactive sessions, and networking with industry leaders, making it ideal for professionals aiming to drive impactful R&D collaborations and advance their careers.

Engage with diverse professionals from various European countries and institutions, providing a rich platform for networking and sharing experiences. These interactions can lead to new collaborations and expand your professional network.

Through workshops and discussions, participants can apply their learning to real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach enhances your ability to negotiate successful deals and manage research and development projects effectively.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

  • Handling communication between academia and industry 
  • Managing expectations 
  • Improving negotiation skills 
  • Nurturing alliances 
  • Handling IP within collaborations

Key Topics

The key course topics are:

  • Deriving fair value from foreground IP 
  • Keeping track of IP: open innovation 
  • Stakeholder management
  • Creating corporate alliances 
  • Collaborative agreements 
  • What to do when things go wrong 
  • Creating win-win situations 
  • IP clauses - the different possibilities 
  • Managing IP in overlapping projects

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Testimonials

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Recent studies on both sides of the Atlantic, directed by either ASTP or AUTM, demonstrate the tremendous economic and societal benefit and value technology transfer has brought us.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

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This is a wonderful conference to expand the horizon of my knowledge of tech transfer and commercialisation.

Seung-Ho Lee

Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

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The best opportunity to learn and discuss common issues and interests directly with peers.

Ian Nicoud

LURIS, Netherlands

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ASTP Annual conference is a unique opportunity to take time to exchange best practices among TT professionals and to network at an EU level.

Cécile Cavalade

ULB TTO, Belgium

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I strongly recommend the course, even if you are not going to set-up an office but you are part of the team that wants to change or improve how technology transfer is done at your institution.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain