LifeArc is accepting applications for its 2025–2026 Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fellowship, a one-year programme for life scientists transitioning into technology transfer careers.
The newly launched Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Toolkit – Adapted for Europe, is an essential resource designed to empower Knowledge and Technology Transfer Offices (K/TTOs) across Europe with actionable strategies to promote equity, celebrate diversity, and foster inclusion.
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…
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,…
Inteum Company is offering a unique opportunity to attend the ASTP 2025 Annual Conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, from 21–23 May 2025. This scholarship is designed to support first-time attendees from organisations in the UK or EU with ASTP membership.
In this Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion SIG's webinar, speakers highlight how Knowledge Transfer Offices can drive change by fostering communication, work-life balance, and well-being, offering…
Do you have the drive and vision to help ASTP further develop as the best members association for KTOs across Europe?
New Codes of Practice for industry-academia co-creation and citizen engagement for knowledge valorisation
Presented by Ghita Wallin and Ahmed Hadi, this initiative from MIMIR uses student-led case competitions to connect Nordic students with research nearing commercialisation. Deep Dive inspires…
In this 2023 discussion, Camilla Carrapatoso, Emily Devonald, and Anji Miller share experiences and challenges as women in innovation, entrepreneurship, and invention. They highlight ongoing gender…
Freddy Guemeni, Head of IP Services at the University of Manchester Innovation Factory, shares insights at New Professionals SIG #7. With over 10 years of experience in intellectual property…
The New Professionals SIG hosts a session on careers in knowledge transfer, featuring Monique Liddar's insights on intellectual property management, innovation, and laboratory setup. The event…
Denise Mayfield discusses patenting challenges, strategies and the importance of well structured Invention Disclosure Forms.
Martyn Bottomley shares insights into his role as Regional Translation Lead at Cancer Research UK and experiences within the organisation, highlighting his contributions to advancing cancer research…
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…
Over the last few months a small group of ASTP members have been working together to develop if new SIG for people new to the profession. Read on to find out their vision and mission.
Judit Boglarka Csere, LifeArc Fellow and a new knowledge transfer professional, share her journey, steps and the resources she uncovered on the road to her dream job.
However, there is currently no formal definition of the Profession. Without such a definition it is increasingly challenging to certify that individuals or training courses have met the standards required, particularly when the skills required of KE/TT professionals are expanding constantly.
This article, written by Nick Dragojlovic and published on the Mendeley blog in 2014, explores whether crowdfunding can support scientific research. It offers realistic guidance on how much can be raised, the importance of building an audience, and when crowdfunding is a viable complement to…
This article, written by Louis Berneman and published in 2017, explores the blend of innate talent and learned skill in successful negotiation. Drawing on real-life KT experience, it highlights the importance of preparation, empathy, and adaptability in reaching effective, long-lasting agreements…
This article, written by Athan Fox and published by Cambridge Enterprise in 2016, explores how knowledge transfer bridges the cultural and temporal divide between academic discovery and industrial application. It underscores the long path from fundamental research to innovation and urges early…
This article, written by Diane Mulcahy and published in Harvard Business Review in 2013, challenges common misconceptions about venture capital. Mulcahy explains how VC funding works in practice, offering valuable insights for researchers, entrepreneurs, and TTOs navigating investment and…
This article, written by Ben Ting and published by Cambridge Enterprise in 2016, reflects on insights gathered from visiting knowledge transfer offices worldwide. Ting highlights the importance of institutional culture, sustained investment, and tailored approaches in shaping effective knowledge…
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 VSB-TUO’s combined proof-of-concept funding and Green Light accelerator programme. It supports researchers and students in validating ideas, developing business models, and launching start-ups, strengthening the university’s innovation ecosystem and regional…
This case study (2016) features the ENP (Entrepreneurial Needs Project) programme, designed to support early-stage researchers. Run by Linköping University’s innovation office, it offers tailored coaching, funding, and validation tools to identify commercial potential and guide research projects…
This case study (2016) highlights the Spinnovator Programme, which helps life science researchers become successful founders. Run by Ascenion, it offers tailored training, mentoring, and funding to turn early-stage technologies into investable spin-offs, strengthening entrepreneurial capacity…
This case study (2016) presents the IDEA program, which supports early-stage commercialisation at Lund University. By offering funding, coaching, and evaluation, the programme empowers researchers to validate ideas, strengthen business cases, and prepare innovations for licensing or spin-out…
This case study (2016) outlines the Entrepreneurs in Transit (EiT) programme developed by UMIP to accelerate spin-out creation. By embedding experienced entrepreneurs within research teams, EiT bridges commercial and academic worlds, supporting researchers to explore market potential and build…
Have you ever wondered if you (or your research team) ever invent something that has direct translational value what steps will be necessary to actually bring it out in the market?
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