ASTP White Paper explores how better metrics can improve knowledge and technology transfer, offering key recommendations for universities, PROs, and policymakers across Europe.
Edmundo R. Sánchez Guajardo, Jack Coory, and Maite Ibern Gomez discuss how early business validation and due diligence can de-risk spin-out creation and support stronger commercial outcomes.
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…
NAAC publishes a comprehensive report expanding on the ASTP white paper, offering policy recommendations, strategic frameworks, and actionable insights to support innovation, spin-off creation, and sustainable development.
Rick Bonants shares lessons learned from launching multiple spin-offs at TU Delft. Drawing on real-world experience, Rick explores effective strategies and best practices for identifying…
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,…
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.
Explore ASTP's White Paper, endorsed by NAAC, “Catalysing Change: Exploring trends and strategies to enhance the spin-off process in Europe”. Learn strategies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and robust support systems to enhance research institutes' impact on competitiveness and development.
ASTP is launching a Spin-Off Special Interest Group (SIG) to support university and research spin-offs across Europe. Led by Florian Kirschenhofer from Max Planck Innovation, the SIG will be a platform for sharing best practices in start-up creation and support.
Florian Kirschenhofer presents updates to the Max Planck Society’s licensing model for spin-offs. He discusses its success, challenges with software-based start-ups, and recent revisions to ensure…
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…
Michiel Hulsbergen, CEO and founder of DialogueTrainer, shares his experience establishing and managing the company. As a Utrecht University spin-out, he discusses navigating challenges in IP,…
Tom Flanagan shares the story behind Wayflyer, Ireland’s first spinout unicorn, in the Talking Tech Transfer podcast. He offers insights into the ecommerce company’s journey and the role of University College Dublin’s innovation office in its success.
Malcolm Bain and Florian Kirschenhofer discuss specific challenges for digital start-ups, including IP identification, protection and licensing models, business models, key issues for knowledge…
Martin Järvekülg reflects on bridging academia and industry in Estonia. He discusses challenges in knowledge transfer, spin-offs, and public funding, advocating early entrepreneurial training and…
Jeff Skinner, in his 2014 masterclass Valuation of Early Spin-outs, examines methods for valuing nascent tech businesses. He highlights balancing optimism with caution, understanding investor perspectives, and using valuation models critically to manage risks and expectations, illustrated through…
Cath Whitaker (2012) outlines practical strategies for technology transfer offices. She emphasises effective market research, identifying applications, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging data-driven insights to support licensing, spin-outs, and investment decisions while addressing market…
This case study (2016) showcases UCD’s structured support for academic entrepreneurs through Commercialisation Boot Camps and the VentureLaunch Accelerator. These initiatives provide training, mentoring, and funding to help researchers validate ideas, build strong business cases, and launch…
This case study (2016) highlights Imperial Innovations’ internal seed fund, which supports early-stage commercialisation of university research. By providing critical funding for proof-of-concept and business development, the programme helps bridge the gap between academic discovery and…
This case study (2026) presents the Investors’ Day initiative, designed to connect spin-offs and research-based start-ups with investors and industry. Organised by the University of Minho, the event enhances visibility, attracts funding, and strengthens the regional innovation ecosystem through…
This case study (2016) highlights the MAX Planck Inkubators programme, which fosters entrepreneurial talent within the Max Planck Society. By combining structured support, mentoring, and funding, the initiative helps scientists develop validated business models and launch deep-tech spin-offs from…
This case study (2016) features the NIK seed funding programme, which supports the early commercial development of research-based innovations. Managed by Bergen University’s KTO, the fund helps researchers advance their projects toward market readiness through validation, prototyping, and…
This case study (2016) presents NTNU Discovery, a not-for-profit fund that supports early-stage commercialisation. By providing financial backing and guidance to researchers, the fund helps validate ideas, bridge funding gaps, and prepare technologies for licensing or spin-off creation within…
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