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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…

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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”