KT Policy

The UKRI Glossary of EDI Terms provides clear definitions of key terms related to equality, diversity, and inclusion. It supports a shared understanding within the research and innovation community, fostering inclusive practices and communication by clarifying complex concepts and terminology in…

The 2024 EPO study analyses trends in water-related innovation for provision and protection, highlighting Europe's leadership, with Spain excelling. Though historically industry-led, universities and public research organisations are advancing. Innovation is growing but must accelerate to meet…

On 11th and 12th June 2024, the VIADUCT project partners and stakeholders gathered in Tampere, Finland, for the third Interregional Project Meeting and Site Visit.

Are you a young KT professional, within higher education and/or a research organisation, under 30 years old who can demonstrate an interest in self-improvement and honing their KT skills? Consider applying for this scholarship.

On Wednesday, 22 May, and Thursday, 23 May, the Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts Special Interest Group (SSHA SIG) held two impactful workshops at the ASTP Annual Conference in Seville, Spain.

Knowledge transfer offices are uniquely positioned to play a pivotal role in augmenting change in order to make the innovation ecosystem more inclusive and equitable. But as a knowledge transfer office, what can you do concretely to incorporate equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your…

On Wednesday, 22 May, the Digital Innovation Special Interest Group (DI SIG) held an interactive workshop as part of the ASTP Annual Conference in Seville, Spain. The workshop, led by DI SIG coordinators Malcolm, Sigmar, Annemieke, Christoph, and Florian, saw an impressive attendance of over 100…

On the initiative of Legal SIG members from ETH Zurich, ASTP members interested in reviving the Legal SIG met during ASTP’s Annual Conference in Seville in May 2024.

In the current landscape of knowledge transfer, traditional methods are enduring a significant shift. As innovators, content creators and owners (researchers, engineers, artists, technical developers, etc.) seek to extract value from their intellectual assets in innovative ways, projects like…

Receive mentoring from industry experts in big pharma, academia and healthcare as you learn to identify healthcare needs, build a dynamic team, create a business model, and pitch your ideas like a pro.

Opened by departing President, Christophe Haunold, members were updated on the challenges and successes of the past year.

Have you tested a practice which is transforming knowledge and research results into practical solutions creating societal and/or economic value?

The Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) approves its entry into 3 spin-offs driven by the implementation of a new technology transfer procedure

Who is responsible for managing technology transfer?

The Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE) alliance, which is one of the European University Alliances, has developed a common YUFE vision text for a more demand-driven approach to Knowledge Valorisation (KV).

Support the Biomedical Special Interest Group by contributing to their survey.

Take Part in Research Management Roadmap survey ?for the chance to share your opinions on the research?management profession.

Lifelong ASTP friends Ascenion has agreed to sell portfolio company Cardior Pharmaceuticals to Novo Nordisk

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

This March (2024), members of the ASTP team participated in the second ambassadors meeting of European project RM Roadmap Project.

Mutual Learning Exercise (MLE) on Knowledge Valorisation

The first European law on industrial property, the so-called Patent Statute, was approved in Venice in 1474 and will celebrate its 550 years on 19 March 2024.

Tech transfer experts launch new company to further the education and empowerment of university IP managers

Call for Licensing Professionals to join Consultation Group in an EU project?

The European Commission’s DG Research and Innovation hosted the stakeholder event “Making research results work for society”

On 20th November ASTP hosted the sixth edition of the ASTP-EU Forum, which saw the participation of 100+ professionals across Europe to discuss the latest developments in policies that affect knowledge and technology transfer community.

Boosting Productivity and Output Quality of Knowledge Workers through AI Tools

INNOV-8-2-CREATE fosters collaboration among innovation stakeholders, delivering a transnational, transdisciplinary, pre-accelerator programme. The programme enables new entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds to be trained and supported on their innovation journey.

Apply to become an RM Roadmap Thematic Ambassador | Deadline 13/12/23

ASTP European Annual Survey is open and we are collecting data on Knowledge Transfer activities and outputs.

On November 9th, the partners of the KT Soft Skills Erasmus+ project met online to discuss the results of the Validation of the KTSoftSkills Investigation Report.

Take the survey to help RM Roadmap get a comprehensive picture of the current situation of Research Managers (RMs) across Europe.

Art Bos, Head of Business Development and Knowledge Transfer at Erasmus University Rotterdam has been appointed as the President-elect by his fellow ASTP Board members. Art has been a member of the ASTP Board since May 2023.

The merger will enable academia and industry to benefit from one destination to start new partnerships

ASTP Member, Paul Van Dun, chats to 4iP Councils podcast series IP Stories

The European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced a Unitary Patent dashboard, providing real-time data that confirms the growing confidence in the new patent system.

The European Patent Office (EPO) has introduced a Unitary Patent dashboard, providing real-time data that confirms the growing confidence in the new patent system.

Engage on the new EARMA online co-creation space. Free conference registration.

Participate in European stakeholder events. Join the first onsite and online event Making Research Results Work for Society on 26 October 2023 in Brussels. Registrations are now open.

ASTP President, Christophe Haunold, chats to Global University Venturings podcast series Talking Tech Transfer.

ASTP stalwart and Board Member, Tom Flanagan, chats to Global University Venturings podcast series Talking Tech Transfer.

On June 29th, 2023, the KT SoftSkills partners gathered in Leiden, the Netherlands, for their highly anticipated second face-to-face project meeting. This meeting aimed to strategize and chart the course for the upcoming six months of the project, marking a crucial phase in its development.

Academia and Industry: Introduction to Tech Transfer and Industrial Collaborations

On May 24-26 2023, ASTP Annual Conference Joint Action for Global Impact took place in Tallinn, Estonia.

Alongside with the new knowledge valorisation paradigm, the EC has launched the Mutual Learning Exercise on Knowledge Valorisation.

ASTP has launched the idea to revitalise an initiative that was developed in the year 2000 in collaboration with EUA, EARTO and EIRMA, namely a Handbook on Responsible Partnering.

ASTP has been accepted as member of the Coalition that has been recently established to work on the reform of research assessment in order to recognize the diverse outputs, practices and activities that maximize the quality and impact of research.

In the context of EU competition policy, the European Commission launched a consultation to gather evidence on the functioning of the Technology Transfer Block Exemption Regulation (TT-BER) and the Technology Transfer Guidelines.

The award targets young KT professionals (at HE and/or research organizations) under the age of 30 who can demonstrate an interest in self-improvement and honing their KT skills.

The European Commission must ensure that fairness applies to both EIC beneficiaries and EIC inventors and that these returns are in line with state aid rules and competition law.

The Horizon Europe-funded RM Roadmap project has appointed 120 national ambassadors to help design the future of the research management profession across the European Research Area and beyond.

On 4 July in Valencia, Avelino Corma Canós was recognised for his work on synthetic catalysts to improve chemical reactions.His inventions are used today in the energy, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries among others.

In early June 2023, VIADUCT project partners and invited local stakeholders, met in Timisoara (Romania), the European Capital of Culture 2023, for the 1st Inter-Regional Thematic Workshop (IRTW), 2nd Inter Regional Study Visit (IRSV) and 2nd Steering Committee (SC).

KTSoftSkills is a three-year project, co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union. It aims to remove barriers between HEIs and external partners, by supporting and improving their mutual understanding and negotiation processes.

António Campinos, President of the European Patent Office (EPO), and Christophe Haunold, President of the Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals (ASTP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

Enjoy this Executive Data Report of ASTP KT Metrics 2022, on the European Knowledge landscape, Financial Year 2020

An initial attempt to KT Metrics harmonisation—Researchers from University of Cambridge, Radboud University, and the University of Bristol have launched a new research project to study the different emerging roles of KTOs/TTOs in Europe and their impact on KT performance.

European Inventor Award 2023 finalists

From 22-23 March 2023, the consortium partners working together on the Interreg Europe project, VIADUCT, met to kick-off the project at the University of Zaragoza, Spain.

Innovation stays strong: patent applications in Europe continue to grow in 2022

RM Roadmap - “Creating Framework Conditions for Research Management to Strengthen the European Research Area”

On 4th May 2023 ASTP will host the fifth edition of the ASTP-EU Forum.

Communities on industry-academia collaboration and citizen engagement have recently launched

The first two codes of practice implementing the new Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation are now published.

Following the recent launch of ASTP’s Special Interest Group on Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we are happy to further announce our support and commitment in creating an inclusive environment to the diverse KE/KT community.

In May this year ASTP will head to Estonias capital Tallinn. We have had awesome sponsorship to help make it a success.

Everyone wants to be “open”! However, in the sphere of research, innovation and exploitation, there is often confusion, conflation and misunderstanding of these terms, as well as the relationship between openness, IP rights, and commercial use.

In preparation for the composition of the ASTP Board starting May 2023, we invite expressions of interest.

The EU Knowledge Valorisation Week runs from 25 April to 28 April 2023

Join the new EDI Special Interest Group (SIG)

ASTP European Annual Survey is open and we are collecting data on Knowledge Transfer activities and outputs.

Codes of practice on the management of intellectual assets and on standardisation published.

To support the implementation of the recently adopted Guiding principles for knowledge valorization, the European Commission (DG Research and Innovation) is inviting stakeholders with an interest in industry-academia collaboration and citizen engagement to join new communities to co-create two…

ASTP alongside seven other European institutions are announced as the team behind ERA Shuttle, a Horizon Europe programme for supporting career development for innovators and cross-sectoral collaboration.

Since staring in 2021, FIT-4-NMP has achieved both strategic and targeted results. Most importantly, 42 proposals involving talented newcomers have been supported with up to 15 of them successfully evaluated and selected for funding.

Apply to present at this years Annual Conference. Share your ideas, thoughts, or projects with Europes largest KT audience.

Two of ASTPs loyal sponsors have combined into a single entity offering consulting and services companies for Tech Transfer and Intellectual Property Management

This SSHA SIG meeting will drill down into how to make social entrepreneurship an attractive impact pathway for academics,

2022 was a remarkable a year for EU matters concerning knowledge and technology transfer. The most recent EU policies and initiatives are opening up new opportunities but also posing challenges to our profession.

2023 is a year with even more activity and diversity of opportunity than ever before

KTSoftSkills is a three-year project, co-funded by the Erasmus Plus Programme of the European Union. It aims to remove barriers between HEIs and external partners, by supporting and improving their mutual understanding and negotiation processes.

The European Commission’s Directorate for Research & Innovation is organising an awareness raising campaign on knowledge valorisation.

In early December, The Council of the European Union adopted the Recommendation on the guiding principles for knowledge valorisation to increase socioeconomic impact from research and innovation and align policy guidance.

Joint Statement Paper on the Model Grant Agreement’s Intellectual Property Provisions of the European Innovation Council under Horizon Europe

The Directors Forum Special Interest Group are meeting in Antwerp, February 2023 to discuss Data Management for KT offices. What works, and has anyone found the Golden Ticket?

??The aim of this survey is to gain an understanding of the demographic makeup of the technology transfer / knowledge exchange community.

A new study by the European Patent Office reveals that fewer than 1 in 7 inventors in Europe are women.

Many things have changed in the research and innovation landscape since 2008, when the European Commission issued a Recommendation on the management of IP in KT activities and a Code of practice for universities and PROs.

Meet in Cambridge to discuss Digital Innovations and SSHA

The third week of October 2022 was action packed for the world-wide KT community.

ASTP knows well that unity is strength and over the past few months we have engaged with other European associations which support universities and research organisations in areas close to knowledge transfer and innovation and started to develop joint projects and actions.

The Academy of the European Patent Office (EPO) and the Licensing Executives Society International (LESI) are organising the third High-growth Technology Business (HTB) conference on the 21st and 22nd November 2022.

ASTP is happy to announce the creation of a new SIG focused on Sustainability. This Special Interest Group* shall explore and share knowledge on how the sustainability transition requirements are impacting our knowledge valorisation practices.

Nominations for the 2022 Award are now open and the EPO invites you to propose candidates in the categories and prize below.

RM-ROADMAP Project Launch: Creating Framework Conditions For Research Management To Strengthen The European Research Area

This annual survey gathers data on the range of activities and outputs across the broad KT geography.

The 2022 ASTP annual conference in Lisbon included a parallel session on software commercialisation and management, led by three of the co-chairs of the Digital Innovations SIG – Sigmar Lampe (LU), Mirko Lukacs (NL) and Malcolm Bain (ES).

As DG Research and Innovation (DG R&I) develops a Code of Practice on standardisation for reseachers, this article outlines ASTPs response to the questionnaire.

As knowledge exchange practitioners this includes encouraging and respecting diversity in all forms and ensuring the innovations that we support are applicable and accessible to the world at large.

Our long-term supporters, NLC: the European Healthtech Venture Builder, have just launched the Green Health Challenge to discover and support innovators of sustainable healthcare solutions.

DG Research and Innovation (DG R&I) is developing Guiding Principles for knowledge valorisation as set out by Action 7 of the Communication

Among the work and fun conducted during annual conference in Lisbon, a new ASTP Special Interest Group (SIG) emerged.

In May 2022, over 160 knowledge transfer professionals from across Europe joined this meeting organised by ASTP's Europe Committee. Key speakers from European institutions to share and update the community on their current knowledge transfer related activities.

ASTP Annual Conference 2022, Lisbon, reviewed by first-time attendees by this current cohort of LifeArc-AUTM Fellows.

ASTP is delighted to join with our partners: Réseau C.U.R.I.E, AUTM, and PraxisAuril to deliver the first KnowledgeTransfer International Symposium.

The following is a statement from the ASTP Board, on behalf of our members, on the provisions related to access rights to EIC inventors established in the EIC work programme.

ASTP is proud to partner with the 4ip Council in this latest publication, the 4 Essentials of Trade Secrets.

ASTP is proud to partner with the 4ip Council in this latest publication, the 4 Essentials of Trade Secrets.

The Board of ASTP is the driving force behind our awesome association. Do you have the drive to join their ranks?

ASTP is looking for volunteers to host podcasts for the launch of the new series of Tech Transfer Talks

This award is the European Commissions initiative to recognise and celebrate outstanding projects that have used their results to provide value for society.

The European Commission's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 promotes gender equality in research and innovation. Horizon Europe requires participants to have Gender Equality Plans, integrate gender dimensions into research, and aims for gender balance in decision-making roles.

Inova?acquires IN-PART, a matchmaking platform for academia-industry?collaboration

Apply to present at this years Annual Conference. Share your ideas, thoughts, or projects with Europes largest KT audience.

An invitation for ASTP members to join two new working groups.

This new study on the Grace Period is currently being prepared by the EPO Chief Economist Unit and kindly ask for your contribution.

ASTP is nothing if not an inclusive community and all communities have their traditions, this cook book has become one of ours.

The Commission is currently creating a community of practice for the development of the Code of Practice for the Smart Use of IP. The ultimate objective of this is to provide help to R&I stakeholders via recommendations and practical examples on how to handle intellectual asset management-related…

As the impact of the ASTP Survey on KT activities grows year on year, we are delighted to launch the FY2020 edition. Open now for you to submit your data.

The ASTP session features updates on EU knowledge valorisation policies, open science, and technology transfer. Speakers discuss challenges in neighbouring countries, European Innovation Council (EIC) offerings, and tools to enhance collaboration, IP management, and innovation. The focus is on…

Following the success of the first ASTP-European Forum meeting in May 2021, the associations Europe Committee has invited key speakers from European institutions to share and update the community on their current knowledge transfer related activities.

FIT-4-NMP project offers free support to newcomers interested in Horizon Europe NMP research

Whether you are a research organisation, university or a private company, a representation of civilsociety, a public administration, a region or a city - take part in a Europe-wide exchange! Shareyour experiences on the EU Knowledge Valorisation Platform!

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.

Leading global alliance ATTP has launched a report to assist governments in the development of research innovation policy.

The European Commissions DG Research and Innovation is extending this invitation to participate in the Stakeholders Consultation on Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation,

Nominations for the 2022 Award are now open and the EPO invites you to propose candidates in the categories and prize below.

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.

Tom Hockaday's article outlines three approaches for knowledge transfer professionals to enhance equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). These strategies position KT professionals to actively promote EDI within their organizations and the broader innovation ecosystem.

Brussels South Charleroi BioPark (BSCB) launches cell & gene therapy accelerator to de-risk early stage research. Advanced therapy expertise & up to €500,000 in funding for European researchers

ASTP Annual Conference 2021,more than anticipated: first attendance of LifeArc AUTM Fellows

“It is a really messy and exhausting job. So at least between us professionals we should be open and helpful and I think most of us are.”

On Thursday 20th May, 2021 members of ASTP met online for the association’s annual General Assembly.

First-time conference attendee and LifeArc/ AUTM Fellow Rachel Spruce, shares her expectations of ASTP 2021 conference.

LIFEARC-AUTM Technology Transfer Career Training FellowshipsFormal training with networking, mentoring and practical experience

NAAC members push ahead at national levels with Embedding KT in Horizon Europe

UK and US based national associations have been recently been actively supporting the knowledge transfer community but putting pressure on their governments.

Not all TTOs are alike: how do European TTOs differ in their approaches to supporting academic entrepreneurs?—Researchers from Radboud University and the University of London start new study to find out

Increasingly, SSHA are required to demonstrate their impact and contribution to solving global and societal challenges. Join theses webinars to be part of the international community pointing a Flashlight on SSHA

In preparation for the composition of the ASTP Board starting May 2021, we invite expressions of interest.

Each year, ASTP coordinates a European survey on knowledge transfer activities and outputs to collect the data related. Data collection for FY2019 is now open

This annual survey gathers data on the range of activities and outputs across the broad KT geography.

This annual survey gathers data on the range of activities and outputs across the broad KT geography.

This study demonstrates that companies which own at least one patent, registered design or trade mark generate on average 20% higher revenues per employee than companies which do not own any of those intellectual property rights (IPRs).

Since our inception, ASTP has been driven by the work of volunteers. Dedicated teams of professionals who give their knowledge, time and experience to help build the profession. This is a small acknowledgement of the work.

Enjoy the best of the ASTP family festive recipes.

The 252 responses from 26 countries in just two months stands as testimony to ASTP being in a powerful representative of the knowledge transfer sector and the professionals working in it.

With a rich catalogue spanning the sciences and world-class outputs, Oxford’s tech portfolio can add serious value to any company. But how do we find the right home for our IP?

The ASTP community continues to work to build knowledge of knowledge transfer impact activities.

A benchmark event for professionals, from all sectors, in the world of innovation and technology.

Despite the difficulties 2020 has also inspired ingenuity flexibility and creativity. Our new membership packages reflect our developments.

Dutch Medical centre launches a new online, learning-by-doing course for Biomedical Innovations.

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.

DI SIG building a active community and launching a new survey

Two workshops organised by the Unit F2 on Valorisation policies and IPR at the virtual European Research and Innovation Days 2020

The Horizon Results Booster is a service provided free of charge to all Horizon 2020 beneficiary projects, to help with exploitation of European Commission research projects.

The European Commission’s IP Booster: Smart, expert IP advice for public research organisations – next deadline 30 October 2020

The Linked Innovation report explores strategies to bridge the gap between research and commercialization in research centres. It identifies common challenges, such as knowledge gaps and misaligned priorities, and provides actionable mechanisms for achieving economic sustainability, fostering…

UCL Business Ltd (the commercialisation company for UCL) is making the same award-winning express licensing platform available free of charge to the TTO community, to support global efforts in tackling the COVID-19 pandemic.

This survey has been created in light of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak which has been affecting Knowledge Transfer (KT) activities throughout the world, both at the level of the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO), as well as each of us, KT professionals.

Knowledge Transfer Metrics - Towards a European-wide set of harmonised indicators

Today, 29 June 2020, ASTP launched its new website as a premier service to the international knowledge transfer community.

Dr. Fazilet Vardar-Sukan represents USIMP, the National Organisation of Turkey, as its Vice-President. She is the Director of SUNUM Nanotechnology Research Center at Sabanci University. She is RTTP, with 20 years of experience as KTO.

How do we transfer the brilliance of university research results into new products, services, and medicines to benefit society? University research is creating the technologies of tomorrow in the fields of medicine, engineering, information technology, robotics, and artificial intelligence. These…

In light of the current global health emergency, this is the most responsible option. In the previous few days HQ staff have been working with the conference venue in Lisbon and have reorganised an annual conference in the same location for 26-28 May 2021, Lisbon.

Shiva Loccisano is Head of Technology Transfer, Politecnico di Torino, board member for Netval (the Italian National Association of KT professionals) and Netval’s representative on ASTP’s National Association Advisory Council (NAAC).