Sjaak Brinkkemper discusses entrepreneurship in ecosystems, focusing on the challenges of sustaining software companies. He examines key decisions in software production, including product…
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.
In the 8th World Lunch webinar, hosted by the Digital Innovations SIG, Brechtje Vreenegoor, Manager of KTO at Wageningen University, discusses the servitisation of open-source models. She explores…
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…
In the 7th World Lunch webinar, hosted by the Digital Innovations SIG, Florian Kirschenhofer presents updates to the Max Planck Society’s licensing model for spin-offs. He discusses its success,…
In the monthly online SSHA and Impact Flashlight, Birge Wolf discusses the SynSICRIS tool. This open-source tool aids project planning with impact pathways and monitoring, promoting innovation,…
Laura Spinardi, Head of Technology Transfer Office, Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico di Milano, discusses the challenges of managing data in digital clinical research: not…
Ainara García Gallastegui presents NanoGUNE’s achievements focusing on knowledge transfer. She highlights successes in spin-offs, patents, and licensing, including innovations like Alzheimer’s…
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…
Michiel Hulsbergen, CEO and founder of DialogueTrainer, shares his experience establishing and managing the company during the Digital Innovation SIG World Lunch. As a Utrecht University spin-out, he…
Mauro Lattuada leads a Tea with ASTP session on managing open-source software in academia. He explores licensing complexities, conflict of interest management, and valorisation strategies,…
Quantum computing is one of the next big technologies. Robert Harrison, who is also a Board Member of the European Quantum Industry Consortium, explains how to gain an understanding of the physics…
Koen Verhoef examines the complexities of data use by AI and ML companies. He addresses ethical dilemmas, legal considerations, and the value of quality datasets, emphasising the need for clear…
Eugene Sweeney explores openness in science and innovation. He examines how open access, intellectual property, and open-source licensing coexist, emphasising strategic decisions to balance…
At the Annual Conference 2023 Morning Plenary, Alastair Banks examines how Artificial Intelligence reshapes knowledge transfer. He highlights practical applications for KTOs and TTOs, showcasing…
KEVRI founders Corin Mynett and Natalie Campion showcase how their UK-based company helps translate academic research into impact. The session highlights best practices, real-world use cases, and…
Malcolm Bain and Florian Kirschenhofer discuss specific challenges for digital start-ups, including IP identification, protection and licensing models, business models, key issues for tech transfer…
Jason Teng, in his 2023 webinar Yes We Can’t: Making Sense of the Research Exemption in Patent Law, analyses European research exemptions. He contrasts national implementations, explores their…
Michael Perham, Bob Held, and Jack Lu, in their 2023 presentation Tea with ASTP: Royalty Rate Benchmark, analyse royalty structuring in licensing agreements. Using LES royalty surveys, they…
Meet in Cambridge to discuss Digital Innovations and SSHA
The ASTP Digital Innovations SIG discusses challenges in open source software for academic research. Key topics include policy gaps, licensing implications, and balancing openness with…
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).
In 2021, Mirko Lukács discusses preliminary findings from the Software License Deal Terms Survey in a Digital Innovations SIG webinar. He highlights trends in software licensing practices, addresses…
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