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,…
Philippe Tschopp explored how aligning manufacturing design with regulatory and clinical strategy enhances the development of oral solid drug products. He focused on GMP, GLP, and TPP as key…
In this session, Sven Fiedl explores how start-ups and university spin-offs can build successful ventures using open source business models. From dual licensing and open core to cloud-based and…
Leading a Knowledge Transfer Office is challenging, with critical decisions shaping success or failure. Tom Flanagan explores the Top 10 Mistakes KT Directors make, sharing insights from his…
Licensing university innovation can be challenging, even for experienced KE professionals. In this webinar, two industry experts share common pitfalls and practical advice, followed by a live Q&A to…
The European Patent Office (EPO) Patent Index 2024 confirms Europe's strong commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer—despite economic uncertainty.
What does knowledge transfer look like in the humanities—and why does it matter? In this session, Miriam Fussangel showcases how researchers at the University of Cologne are applying cultural,…
Thomas Hanke (Evotec) shares his perspective on how to strategically plan and execute preclinical validation for translational academic research. Drawing on his experience at Evotec—a leading…
This session explores key regulatory challenges in software development, the impact of the EU Digital Decade regulation, and how companies can develop a strategic regulatory roadmap for effective…
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.
The 4th Interregional VIADUCT Meeting in Strasbourg gathered European stakeholders to discuss policy improvements and knowledge transfer for spin-off creation. The event featured expert talks, peer reviews, and study visits.
IMPAC3T-IP is an ambitious Coordination and Support Action that aims to develop, pilot and support the sustainable adoption of a scenario based licensing ToolBox through a certified user and trainer programme, for efficient IP licensing for market uptake and societal value creation. This document…
Discover how the Creative Launch Fund, a joint initiative by the University of Glasgow, the Glasgow School of Art, and The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, supports innovation in the Arts and…
A new study from the European Patent Office (EPO) explores how innovation ecosystems are shaping the future of oncology, with knowledge transfer playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and market-ready solutions. New Frontiers in Oncology: An Evolving Innovation Ecosystem…
The INNOV-8-2-CREATE project is proud to announce the publication of its comprehensive toolkit, marking the culmination of a dedicated effort to enhance Europe's innovation ecosystem. This milestone represents a key achievement in fostering a more connected, inclusive, and efficient environment for…
Learn about essential IP strategies for healthcare spin-outs, focusing on how tailored approaches for biotech, pharma, and digital health innovations can ensure long-term success. Join experts Sara…
The INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit is designed to enable universities, innovation hubs, and stakeholders across Europe to replicate the pre-accelerator programme effectively. In addition to providing step-by-step guidance, templates, and examples, the toolkit ensures the programme's sustainability,…
Starting from humble beginnings, China has emerged as the world's largest patent filer and is becoming an IP powerhouse. According to the WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2024, China ranks 11th of the…
Join us for an insightful webinar, tailored for professionals engaged in knowledge transfer, to delve into the European AI Act and its impact on the sector. The session will provide an in-depth…
Discover how the Technology Investor Score (TIS) identifies key investors for European innovators, bridging funding gaps and enhancing support for technology-driven startups. Explore public-private collaboration, scaling challenges, and actionable insights for growth.
The Digital Innovations SIG webinar explores software compliance with open-source licensing, focusing on ensuring ownership and avoiding third-party rights conflicts. Discussions include the use,…
The WIPO Guide to Trade Secrets and Innovation highlights the strategic value of trade secrets in driving innovation and protecting confidential information. It provides an overview of trade secret systems, management practices, and their role in modern economies, offering insights for businesses,…
In 2024, Tanja Kova?i? presents The Impact Fund of the University of Ljubljana – The HUD Fund in a webinar organised by SHAPE SIG. She highlights the fund’s role in enhancing social sciences,…
Join Katrina Bradley and BioMedical SIG for a webinar on market access strategies in life sciences. Learn to plan, execute, and optimise early tech deployment.
The 8th ASTP- EU Forum continues the dialogue between European knowledge transfer professionals and staff of the European Commission. At this free online event, participants have the opportunity to…
In 2024, Nicoline Løvenskjold Guldsing presents Innovative SHAPE Developments in Denmark in a webinar organised by SHAPE SIG. She discusses the Danish SHAPE Taskforce’s collaborative strategy, new…
Mattia Ronchetti’s 2024 presentation at the Biomedical SIG webinar focuses on EU and US regulatory frameworks for medical devices. It explores classification, clinical evaluation, and development…
Professor Roberta Guerrina shares her experience on enhancing SHAPE research impact. She explores how combining spinouts, consultancy, and policy, including her work with EQUAL In-Sight, helps…
Sjaak Brinkkemper discusses entrepreneurship in ecosystems, focusing on the challenges of sustaining software companies. He examines key decisions in software production, including product…
In this webinar, Matthias Versele, Executive Director of Drug Discovery at CD3-Cistim, discusses strategies for translational life sciences projects, from novel ideas to regulatory approval. He…
Julian Jantke's presentation, "Impact-at-Scale Pipeline in SHAPE," explores strategies for valorising research in social sciences, humanities, and related fields. It highlights tools like DLAS and…
This webinar provides an accurate yet delightful introduction and discussion of the key IP Rights related to the protection of software innovation. In one hour Maurits Westerik provides insights on…
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…
This report contains data of 674 KTOs from 21 European countries. It includes 97 aggregated KTO datasets from one National Association and 577 datasets from responding KTOs. The aggregated data was included in the summary overview and excluded from the detailed analysis in the remainder of the…
This seminar investigates the importance of these non-financial impacts, such as social, cultural, and environmental contributions. Additionally, it suggests a very simple but still useful…
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.
In the 8th World Lunch webinar, hosted by the Digital Innovations SIG, Brechtje Vreenegoor, Manager of KTO at Wageningen University, discusses the servitisation of open-source models. She explores…
In this Tea with ASTP Clare Dillon, InnerSource Researcher at the University of Galway, covered where academic OSPOs are located within institutions, their goals and the activities OSPO staff engage…
Cornelia Peuser presents the EPO Observatory’s new Deep Tech Finder, a tool that blends the business profiles of around 8,300 investment-ready European start-ups with information on their patent…
The 7th ASTP- EU Forum continues the dialogue between European knowledge/technology transfer professionals and staff of the European Commission. At this free online event, you shall have the…
In the 7th World Lunch webinar, hosted by the Digital Innovations SIG, Florian Kirschenhofer presents updates to the Max Planck Society’s licensing model for spin-offs. He discusses its success,…
Relika Williams and Christophe Haunold share their experiences around creating, approving and executing IP management policy for universities. Three different perspectives: from a drafting point of…
In the monthly online SSHA and Impact Flashlight, Birge Wolf discusses the SynSICRIS tool. This open-source tool aids project planning with impact pathways and monitoring, promoting innovation,…
The 2024 presentation by Carlo Duprel discusses collaborative research in intellectual property (IP) management. It highlights SnT's partnership model at the University of Luxembourg, which…
Laura Spinardi, Head of Technology Transfer Office, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, discusses the challenges of managing data in digital clinical research: not…
Science and researchers should be at the forefront of solving our most pressing global challenges. Impactful research commercialisation will require educating a new generation of entrepreneurs with a…
Ainara García Gallastegui presents NanoGUNE’s achievements focusing on knowledge transfer. She highlights successes in spin-offs, patents, and licensing, including innovations like Alzheimer’s…
The EPO-IEA report reveals a sevenfold increase in grid-related patents since 2005, driven by innovations in smart grids, AI, and sustainability. Highlighting Europe’s leadership, it identifies challenges in expanding connections, enhancing flexibility, and ensuring cybersecurity, emphasising…
The 2022-2024 European Research Area Policy Agenda outlines 20 voluntary actions to enhance innovation, sustainability, and inclusivity in research. It prioritises open science, green and digital transitions, and global collaboration, aiming to foster excellence, protect academic freedom, and…
On November 9th, the partners of the KT Soft Skills Erasmus+ project met online to discuss the results of the Validation of the KTSoftSkills Investigation Report.
The 6th ASTP-EU Forum fosters dialogue between European knowledge transfer professionals and European Commission staff. Topics include the ERA Action 17, ResearchComp, the EU "Patent Package," and…
The 5th ASTP-EU Forum focuses on European innovation policies, sharing updates on knowledge valorisation, the Transition Open funding scheme, and the New European Innovation Agenda. It highlights the…
The fourth ASTP EU Forum features the Deputy Head of Unit for Valorisation Policies and IPR at the European Commission. Joined by the Community of Practice, the session provides updates on EU…
Mauro Lattuada leads a Tea with ASTP session on managing open-source software in academia. He explores licensing complexities, conflict of interest management, and valorisation strategies,…
The merger will enable academia and industry to benefit from one destination to start new partnerships
Joss Moorkens explores AI’s impact on translation in 2023. He addresses ethical challenges, such as bias and environmental impact, alongside AI literacy. Highlighting the balance between human…
Koen Verhoef examines the complexities of data use by AI and ML companies. He addresses ethical dilemmas, legal considerations, and the value of quality datasets, emphasising the need for clear…
ASTP Member, Paul Van Dun, chats to 4iP Councils podcast series IP Stories
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Participate in European stakeholder events. Join the first onsite and online event Making Research Results Work for Society on 26 October 2023 in Brussels. Registrations are now open.
ASTP President, Christophe Haunold, chats to Global University Venturings podcast series Talking Tech Transfer.
ASTP stalwart and Board Member, Tom Flanagan, chats to Global University Venturings podcast series Talking Tech Transfer.
On June 29th, 2023, the KT SoftSkills partners gathered in Leiden, the Netherlands, for their highly anticipated second face-to-face project meeting. This meeting aimed to strategize and chart the course for the upcoming six months of the project, marking a crucial phase in its development.
Alongside with the new knowledge valorisation paradigm, the EC has launched the Mutual Learning Exercise on Knowledge Valorisation.
Eugene Sweeney explores openness in science and innovation. He examines how open access, intellectual property, and open-source licensing coexist, emphasising strategic decisions to balance…
Innovation by women transforms the world, yet gender disparities persist in innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. In this discussion, Camilla Carrapatoso, Emily Devonald, and Anji Miller share…
In early June 2023, VIADUCT project partners and invited local stakeholders, met in Timisoara (Romania), the European Capital of Culture 2023, for the 1st Inter-Regional Thematic Workshop (IRTW), 2nd Inter Regional Study Visit (IRSV) and 2nd Steering Committee (SC).
KTSoftSkills is a three-year project, co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union. It aims to remove barriers between HEIs and external partners, by supporting and improving their mutual understanding and negotiation processes.
At the Annual Conference 2023 Morning Plenary, Alastair Banks examines how Artificial Intelligence reshapes knowledge transfer. He highlights practical applications for KTOs and TTOs, showcasing…
Giles Brandon and Vira Filatova present FIT-4-NMP, a Horizon Europe Project supporting talented newcomers from underrepresented regions to participate in advanced materials, manufacturing, clean…
Laurent Heirendt introduces R3, an initiative at LCSB to enhance research quality and reproducibility. The talk explores R3's goals, its importance despite deadlines, and practical steps to adopt its…
The Annual Survey Executive Data Report presents data from 565 Knowledge Transfer Offices across 24 countries for Financial Year 2020, offering key insights into their activities and impact.
KEVRI founders Corin Mynett and Natalie Campion showcase how their UK-based company helps translate academic research into impact. The session highlights best practices, real-world use cases, and…
On 4th May 2023 ASTP will host the fifth edition of the ASTP-EU Forum.
Jason Teng, in his 2023 webinar Yes We Can’t: Making Sense of the Research Exemption in Patent Law, analyses European research exemptions. He contrasts national implementations, explores their…
Two of ASTPs loyal sponsors have combined into a single entity offering consulting and services companies for Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property Management
Andrew Tingey, in his 2023 webinar Sub-licensing: Horror Scenarios and How to Avoid Them, explores challenges in sub-licensing agreements. He addresses royalty structures, tiered sub-licensing, and…
2022 was a remarkable a year for EU matters concerning knowledge and technology transfer. The most recent EU policies and initiatives are opening up new opportunities but also posing challenges to our profession.
2023 is a year with even more activity and diversity of opportunity than ever before
The European Commission’s Directorate for Research & Innovation is organising an awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation.
In early December, The Council of the European Union adopted the Recommendation on the guiding principles for knowledge valorisation to increase socioeconomic impact from research and innovation and align policy guidance.
Joint Statement Paper on the Model Grant Agreement’s Intellectual Property Provisions of the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe
The Directors Forum Special Interest Group are meeting in Antwerp, February 2023 to discuss Data Management for KT offices. What works, and has anyone found the Golden Ticket?
??The aim of this survey is to gain an understanding of the demographic makeup of the technology transfer / knowledge exchange community.
In the November 2022 Agrifood SIG, Sarah Luiz and Mohammad El Hajj showcase how innovative plant-based technology and entrepreneurship drive advancements in the food industry, redefining its…
Philip Grother emphasises the power of storytelling in pitching and public speaking. He highlights strategies to craft compelling narratives that balance technical detail with audience engagement,…
The European Patent Office’s 2022 study highlights progress and persistent gaps in women’s participation in patenting. While women inventor rates have steadily risen, they remain below parity, with notable disparities across countries, technologies, and organisational types. The study…
A new study by the European Patent Office reveals that fewer than 1 in 7 inventors in Europe are women.
The ASTP Digital Innovations SIG discusses challenges in open source software for academic research. Key topics include policy gaps, licensing implications, and balancing openness with…
In the fourth New Professionals SIG meeting, Dr Martyn Bottomley, Regional Translation Lead at Cancer Research UK, shares insights into his role and experiences within the organisation, highlighting…
The Agrifood SIG explores solutions for commercialising agtech innovations to address climate change and sustainability challenges. Discussions include barriers in research commercialisation, the…
The ASTP Survey Report on FY2019 highlights knowledge transfer activities across Europe, analysing data from respondents to identify trends, challenges, and impacts. The report provides insights into intellectual property management, industry collaborations, and innovation outputs, supporting the…
Martin Järvekülg, in his 2022 webinar Tea with ASTP: A Personal Journey from Academia to Industry, reflects on bridging academia and industry in Estonia. He discusses challenges in knowledge…
In May 2022, over 160 knowledge transfer professionals from across Europe joined this meeting organised by ASTP's Europe Committee. Key speakers from European institutions to share and update the community on their current knowledge transfer related activities.
In the 2022 Tea with ASTP webinar, Alan Bentley and Kevin Leland discuss automating Material Transfer Agreements. They showcase Vanderbilt’s MTAShare platform and Bayer’s Testing4Ag program,…
Russell Smith, in his 2021 book The Three Dimensions of Entrepreneurship, introduces the New Standard Model (NSM) for business success. This framework integrates enterprise anatomy, environmental…
The New Professionals Special Interest Group holds its first meeting in February 2022. Special guest Alessandra Baccigotti outlines the pathway to professional accreditation with ATTP, offering…
The New Professionals SIG session focuses on skill development and networking in knowledge transfer. Anji Miller shares career tips, highlighting professional plans, volunteering, mentorship, and…
In the third New Professionals SIG meeting, Dr Salma Ishaq from King’s College London discusses “What is the purpose of knowledge exchange?” The session explores the role, impact, and goals of…
The Towards a Reform of the Research Assessment System report highlights the need for systemic change in assessing research quality and impact. It proposes a European coalition to prioritise qualitative assessment, reduce reliance on metrics like journal impact factors, and promote open science,…
The webinar explores Horizon Europe networking platforms, helping knowledge transfer officers and researchers find expertise beyond their networks. It highlights tools for consortium building and…
The ASTP session features updates on EU knowledge valorisation policies, open science, and technology transfer. Speakers discuss challenges in neighbouring countries, European Innovation Council (EIC) offerings, and tools to enhance collaboration, IP management, and innovation. The focus is on…
The Tea with ASTP webinar (2021) explores student IP policies and processes, addressing broader challenges of academic IP ownership, shared ownership, and spin-out creation. It highlights the…
The 2021 webinar explores mediation in international IP and knowledge transfer disputes. Kathleen Paisley and Andrzej Gadkowski discuss WIPO Mediation Rules, highlighting its cost-effective,…
In this seminar, Enrico Luzzatto discusses the EPO's expanding role in the knowledge transfer landscape. He highlights current initiatives, future plans, and the importance of cooperation with…
Marian Verhelst discusses enabling smooth knowledge transfer in AI chip research, highlighting collaboration models and recommendations for TTOs. Thomas Just Sørensen shares insights on moving from…
In the 2021 Tea with ASTP webinar, Pernille W. Gojkovic from HØIBERG discusses inventorship, emphasising the importance of accurately defining inventors based on conceptual contributions to patents.…
The Doing Business in the United States guide provides non-U.S. companies with key insights into establishing operations in the U.S. It covers legal, regulatory, and cultural considerations, entity formation, taxation, intellectual property, and employment laws to help companies navigate the…
In 2021, Andrea Ravaioli and Bettina Riedel discuss plant variety protection. They highlight legal frameworks, breeding innovation, and strategies for exploiting plant breeder rights (PBR) and…
The ASTP Annual Survey provides an unique view of the European knowledge transfer landscape. We are pleased to share the results of the survey conducted on financial year 2018 data.
In 2021, Marjan Kraak presents ETH Zurich’s spin-off policies. She highlights support initiatives like Pioneer Fellowships, spin-off guidelines, equity limits, and Phantom Stock Option Agreements…
In 2020, Benjamin Soffer presents the KHP MedTech Accelerator. He outlines its role in fostering MedTech innovation, offering funding, mentorship, and access to infrastructure for start-ups. The…
The ASTP Annual Survey provides an unique view of the European knowledge transfer landscape. We are pleased to share the results of the survey conducted on financial year 2017 data.
The results provided in this report are based on the largest European dataset so far, offering a valuable insight into knowledge transfer offices, their activities and outputs.
We are pleased to provide our members, contributors and stakeholders with the results of our fiscal year 2015 (FY2015) Survey which provides insights of the FY2015 European Knowledge Transfer landscape.
The ASTP survey is the result of the hard work and commitment of volunteers who have collected and analysed information from an increasing number of universities and research institutions from across all Europe.
In 2020, Andrew Katz presents open hardware, exploring its definition, licensing, and challenges compared to open-source software. He discusses intellectual property complexities, hardware design…
In 2020, Claudio Truzzi presents at an ASTP webinar on knowledge transfer for the data economy. He explores strategies for managing data as a valuable asset, focusing on open data platforms,…
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