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,…
The ASTP 3rd Directors’ Forum, held on 6–7 February 2025 in Lille, France, gathered 31 KTO leaders from 12 countries to discuss AI’s impact on knowledge transfer. Key topics included AI tools, balancing automation with expertise, best practices, and policy strategies.
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.
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…
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 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.
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,…
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.
The 2022 handbook offers insights into city-university collaboration, developed through EUniverCities workshops (2019–2021). It highlights models, challenges, and benefits of partnerships, aiming to inspire European practitioners. This resource synthesises academic and municipal experiences into…
Explore the connection between mental and physical health in this primer by Becca Switzer. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and how embracing neurodiversity and mental health management can enhance quality of life and creativity.
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…
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…
The European Competence Framework for Researchers outlines key skills across seven domains, including cognitive abilities, self-management, and research management. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practices, and societal engagement, aiming to enhance researchers' capabilities…
Enhancing Knowledge Transfer Offices: Addressing Information Needs and Challenges in Reporting to Stakeholders
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.
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…
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…
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 EUA Innovation Ecosystems report highlights universities’ critical role in Europe’s sustainable and digital transitions. It emphasises collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and innovation capacity, while recommending enhanced funding, governance, and entrepreneurship training to maximise…
The Stakeholder Consultation on the Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation (2021) highlights the need to include all actors, tools, and channels in knowledge valorisation. It identifies key obstacles, such as limited skills and funding, and emphasises fostering collaboration, improving…
ASTP, AUTM, KCA, and PraxisAuril propose a global definition of the knowledge transfer profession, managed by ATTP. The definition highlights its purpose: a collaborative endeavour translating knowledge and research into societal and economic impact, supporting new activities, education programmes,…
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…
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.
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.
This report has been prepared by an Expert Group on Knowledge Transfer Metrics appointed by the Competence Centre on Technology Transfer of the EC's Joint Research Centre in partnership with ASTP.
The ASTP-Proton Impact Report for Europe 2015 highlights success stories of knowledge transfer in health research. It showcases innovations transforming research into impactful products and services, promoting collaboration between academia and industry. The report underscores the societal and…
The 2020 white paper Embedding Knowledge Transfer Offices in Horizon Europe Projects, published by ASTP's National Associations Advisory Committee, advocates integrating KTOs into EU-funded projects. It highlights their role in fostering innovation, improving industry-academia collaboration, and…
Art Bos (2017) in his masterclass on delivering the KT/TT function, explores innovation ecosystems, the evolving role of TTOs, and models like the Triple Helix. He highlights key mandates, resource needs, and entrepreneurial strategies, emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and fostering…
Andrea Schmoll (2015) explores strategies to optimise licensing agreements, covering preparation, key provisions, and compliance with antitrust laws. Highlighting commercial and financial considerations, the presentation emphasises aligning agreements with IP protection, partner evaluation, and…
Robert Marshall (2015) presents a masterclass on negotiating with difficult individuals, outlining a five-point plan: don’t react, disarm them, change the rules, make it easy to say “yes,” and hard to say “no.” Drawing on the Harvard Negotiation Project, he emphasises reframing tactics,…
Jeff Skinner, in his 2014 masterclass, explores effective allocation of scarce PoC funds. He stresses targeting investment to maximise commercial value and minimise risk, addressing investor concerns, and avoiding pitfalls like funding "second-guessing" or unnecessary scientific extensions.
Raja Sengupta, in his 2014 ASTP masterclass Post-Licensing Management, emphasises disciplined oversight of IP agreements to secure rightful returns. He advocates proactive systems, robust audits, and collaboration to address challenges like underreporting and ensure alignment with financial 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…
Robert Marshall, in his 2012 masterclass Conflict Resolution Part 1, explores causes of conflict and strategies for resolution. He emphasises understanding behaviour, distinguishing healthy and unhealthy conflict, fostering empathy, and applying structured negotiation techniques to achieve positive…
Robert Marshall, in his 2012 masterclass Conflict Resolution Part 2, explores negotiation strategies, emphasising principled negotiation over positional bargaining. He advocates separating people from problems, focusing on mutual interests, and employing constructive techniques like BATNA to…
Mark Anderson (2012) provides guidance on structuring and drafting licence agreements. He addresses key clauses, risk allocation, performance obligations, and financial terms, emphasising precision in defining rights, responsibilities, and liabilities to ensure clarity and mitigate disputes.
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…
Sean Fielding (2011) focuses on effective relationship-building in research and knowledge transfer. He discusses customer relationship management, leveraging networks, and strategic account management, emphasising proactive engagement and tailored approaches to foster partnerships and maximise…
Mark Anderson (2012) examines the drafting and negotiation of CTAs. He addresses key issues like regulatory compliance, intellectual property rights, liability, and indemnities, providing practical guidance on balancing stakeholder interests, ensuring clarity, and managing risks in clinical trial…
Mark Anderson (2009) provides detailed guidance on drafting and negotiating CTAs. He covers regulatory compliance, intellectual property, liability, and indemnities, emphasising clear contractual terms to balance stakeholder interests and navigate legal complexities effectively.
Jeremy Philpott (2012) discusses intellectual property strategies, focusing on patents and alternative protections. He explores when to use patents, strategic application considerations, and unregistered IP. Philpott emphasises commercial intentions, timing, and defensibility to maximise IP value…
Jeremy Philpott (2010) discusses leveraging intellectual property to support innovation. He covers strategic use of patents, trademarks, and unregistered IP, stressing the importance of aligning IP decisions with business goals, market timing, and effective resource management for competitive…
George Fildes (2010) explores financial principles tailored for tech-focused businesses. He addresses funding sources, budgeting, cost management, and investment analysis, emphasising strategic financial planning, cash flow control, and aligning financial decisions with business objectives to…
Robert Marshall (2011) focuses on creating high-performing technology transfer offices. He discusses mission clarity, resource allocation, policy frameworks, marketing, and performance metrics, emphasising strategic alignment and professional development to enhance innovation management and…
Robert Marshall (2011) focuses on team building, motivation, and management within technology transfer offices. He highlights recruitment strategies, performance improvement, mentoring, and fostering strong academic relationships to enhance operational effectiveness and support innovation-driven…
Robert Marshall (2011) introduces the fundamentals of negotiation. He contrasts hard, soft, and principled negotiation approaches, emphasising understanding interests over positions, building mutual benefit, and employing strategies like BATNA to achieve fair and effective outcomes while preserving…
Robert Marshall (2011) explores handling difficult negotiations. He introduces a five-point plan focusing on disarming adversaries, reframing tactics, and fostering collaboration. Marshall emphasises maintaining composure, leveraging BATNA, and using principled negotiation strategies to achieve…
Robert Marshall (2011) delves into non-verbal communication's role in negotiation. He emphasises understanding body language, building empathy through mirroring behaviours, and interpreting cues like gestures and tone to enhance influence, trust, and collaborative problem-solving.
Robert Marshall (2011) summarises key negotiation strategies. He advocates principled negotiation, understanding non-verbal cues, and building empathy through mirroring. Marshall emphasises adapting communication styles, focusing on mutual benefits, and using BATNA effectively to achieve optimal…
Peter Nissen Jørgensen and Christian Schmock (2011) provide strategies for commercialising inventions. They cover evaluating market potential, partnering, deal negotiation, and valuation. The session emphasises building value propositions, managing relationships, and ensuring agreements align with…
Mark Anderson (2010) provides detailed guidance on creating effective agreements. He addresses key issues like funding, intellectual property, liability, and governance structures, emphasising clarity, compliance, and balancing stakeholder interests to optimise collaborative research and…
Amanda Zeffman (2017) outlines strategies to promote consultancy within universities. She discusses its benefits, operational models, financial structures, and challenges, emphasising its role in knowledge transfer, academic development, and university-industry collaboration, supported by practical…
Arnaud Gasnier (2016) introduces a toolkit for knowledge transfer professionals. He emphasises strategic IP management, mapping IP portfolios, and planning exploitation to maximise commercial value, using case studies and practical methodologies to align innovation with market opportunities.
The 2013 white paper Drivers and Bottlenecks in the European Knowledge Transfer Process, developed under the EU FP7 Entente project, examines challenges and recommendations for improving knowledge transfer in health. It highlights IP management, TTO professionalisation, and funding gaps, urging…
The 2007 white paper Drug Discovery and Development: Understanding the R&D Process by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America outlines the complex and costly journey of developing new drugs. It emphasises collaboration, rigorous testing, and technological advancements required for…
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