Knowledge Transfer Fundamentals
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The course offers a blend of theoretical insights and practical exercises, focusing on the essential knowledge transfer skills. It covers accelerated knowledge transfer techniques, training and knowledge transfer strategies, and how to form knowledge transfer networks. 

Participants will learn how to facilitate and manage the commercialisation of a product from research and development to market, including elements such as patents. Whether you are a researcher, technology manager, or business professional, this course equips you with the tools and connections needed to drive innovation and excel in this dynamic field.

Why join the course?

This training course delivers comprehensive knowledge thorough an understanding of knowledge transfer processes and focuses on essential skills for effective transfer and commercialisation. 

The programme features experienced speakers and facilitators who provide valuable insights into current trends and best practices in the field. 

Working with a diverse group of professionals from different countries and offers you a rich platform for networking and sharing experiences. These interactions can lead to new collaborations and professional growth. 

The workshops and discussions will build skills which are transferable to real-world scenarios, improving your ability to negotiate successful deals and manage knowledge transfer projects effectively.

Learning Objectives

The course objectives are to:

  • Understand the role of knowledge transfer officers and offices
  • Gain insights on patenting and patent evaluation
  • Understand licensing processes
  • Develop negotiating skills
  • Create a successful deal with a collaboration partner, spin-off, or licensee
  • Increase knowledge of setting up a spin-off company, including the financing possibilities

Course Topics

The course covers key topics such as: 

  • Finding and evaluating opportunities and exploitation strategies 
  • Principled negotiation 
  • The essentials of patenting
  • The essentials licensing
  • The essentials of spin-offs and spin-off financing 
  • Knowledge transfer through research collaborations 
  • Collaboration and negotiation strategies

Speakers

Ilse Sienaert

Ilse Sienaert

Investment Manager Spin-off & Innovation

Belgium
Bernard Denis

Bernard Denis

Former Head of Technology Transfer Operations at CERN

Switzerland
Anja Zimmermann

Anja Zimmermann

Equity Management & Valuation

Germany
Laura Spinardi

Laura Spinardi

Head of Technology Transfer Office

Italy
Achim Krebs

Achim Krebs

Partner and Patent Attorney

Netherlands

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

CSS

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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

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