Building a Successful Knowledge Transfer Office

Building a Successful Knowledge Transfer Office

This is a vital course for institutions seeking to bridge the gap between academic research and commercialisation opportunities.

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22 Jan - 24 Jan 2025 Sitges , Spain
Members
€1,290.00
Non-members
€1,940.00

This comprehensive training programme provides tailored strategies for establishing and optimising Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs), with a focus on effective knowledge transfer methods.

Through practical case studies and interactive sessions, knowledge transfer officers will gain the skills to manage the complexities of knowledge transfer, foster innovation, and create lasting economic impact.

Whether you're setting up a new KTO or enhancing an existing one, this course offers essential guidance for achieving sustainable success in the dynamic field of knowledge transfer.

Why Join The course?

This intensive three-day course provides a comprehensive framework for establishing or refining a successful knowledge transfer (KT) operation in academic or research institutions.

Led by experienced KT directors, it tackles common challenges such as resource constraints and stakeholder expectations. Participants will learn to develop effective KT strategies, build trust with researchers, attract and retain skilled staff, and implement robust policies.

Through interactive sessions, real-world case studies, and practical examples, attendees will gain valuable insights for managing KTO operations. Ideal for both new and experienced KT professionals, the course offers practical tools for navigating the dynamic landscape of knowledge transfer and innovation management.

  • Understand the context of your KTO within the organisation
  • Explore organisational options for KTOs
  • Develop strategic goals, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and financial drivers
  • Professionalise KT processes, policies, contracts, and agreements
  • Encourage and incentivise academic engagement
  • Foster the development of entrepreneurial leaders
  • Effectively engage stakeholders and partners

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

  • The need for a KTO: roles within the organisation 
  • Organisational models for KTOs 
  • Creating subsidiaries for commercial activities 
  • Entrepreneurial ecosystems beyond your KTO 
  • Understanding your financial situation 
  • KTO strategy: focus and allocation of resources 
  • Professionalising KT processes, policies, and agreements 
  • Facilitating academic engagement 
  • Finding external partners 
  • Managing proof of concept (PoC) schemes 
  • Building and supporting a motivated team 
  • Marketing strategies for your KTO

Key Topics

The key course topics are:

  • The environment for KE and the role of the KTO within the organisation.
  • Who is the customer? And are they always right?
  • The organisational models for a KTO
  • Creating and supporting a motivated team
  • The KTO strategy
  • Setting KPIs, Understanding your Value and reporting upwards
  • Professionalising your KT processes, policies and agreements
  • Supporting risky academic ideas
  • Beyond your own KTO: what wider entrepreneurial ecosystem do you need?
  • Getting buy-in - Marketing your KTO

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Testimonials

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I thought that this was an excellent introduction to the topic of Venture Capital for early-stage tech startups (and the interface with TT). The calibre of the lecturers was excellent. They were all approachable, knowledgeable, and happy to engage with the participants.

The topics covered were broad and pitched at the correct level.

Dr Alastair Cunningham, Spain

Venture Capital TC

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This is my first experience of this kind and ASTP was far beyond expectations. I really have no words. I feel much richer in soul and intellect. I wanted and still want to evolve, to learn. Even if I still have to learn, my colleagues and trainers have been exceptional.

Maria Spiridon, Romania

Building KTO for

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Left a little piece of my heart in Latvia this past week at the ASTP course for Creating Successful Spin-outs in Riga. I'm grateful to the wonderful ASTP staff for a fantastic programme.

I value these programmes for the knowledge transferred and especially for the connections made. The training days are long and intense, but as they say in Italian, vale la pena. We emerge with a better understanding and appreciation for the work we do, which in turn helps us to be more active, engaged, and generous within our respective ecosystems.

Arendt Speser, Italy

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Many thanks to ASTP for bringing your wonderful training events to Riga! I learnt a lot about early-stage technologies and their transfer via Spin-outs. It was lovely to meet friends and colleagues from previous ASTP events.

We discussed how the knowledge transfer processes are organised at our institutions and about the team effort that goes in to supporting academic inventions together with researchers.

Anna Stikane

Latvia

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It has been three intense training days and an insightful experience of learning and connecting with knowledge transfer professionals across Europe.

Thank you for providing us with such a high-quality training experience on Spin-outs!

Faye Orfanou, Greece