In this Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion SIG's webinar, speakers highlight how Knowledge Transfer Offices can drive change by fostering communication, work-life balance, and well-being, offering…
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…
This report contains data of 674 KTOs from 21 European countries. It includes 97 aggregated KTO datasets from one National Association and 577 datasets from responding KTOs. The aggregated data was included in the summary overview and excluded from the detailed analysis in the remainder of the…
In this Tea with ASTP Clare Dillon, InnerSource Researcher at the University of Galway, covered where academic OSPOs are located within institutions, their goals and the activities OSPO staff engage…
Cornelia Peuser presents the EPO Observatory’s new Deep Tech Finder, a tool that blends the business profiles of around 8,300 investment-ready European start-ups with information on their patent…
The 7th ASTP- EU Forum continues the dialogue between European knowledge/technology transfer professionals and staff of the European Commission. At this free online event, you shall have the…
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…
The European Competence Framework for Researchers outlines key skills across seven domains, including cognitive abilities, self-management, and research management. It promotes interdisciplinary collaboration, ethical practices, and societal engagement, aiming to enhance researchers' capabilities…
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The 6th ASTP-EU Forum fosters dialogue between European knowledge transfer professionals and European Commission staff. Topics include the ERA Action 17, ResearchComp, the EU "Patent Package," and…
The 5th ASTP-EU Forum focuses on European innovation policies, sharing updates on knowledge valorisation, the Transition Open funding scheme, and the New European Innovation Agenda. It highlights the…
The fourth ASTP EU Forum features the Deputy Head of Unit for Valorisation Policies and IPR at the European Commission. Joined by the Community of Practice, the session provides updates on EU…
ASTP stalwart and Board Member, Tom Flanagan, chats to Global University Venturings podcast series Talking Tech Transfer.
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 Opening Plenary of the Annual Conference 2023, Signe Ratso, Chief Negotiator at the EU Commission, underscores the critical role of knowledge management in driving innovative solutions to…
ASTP's EDI SIG meets at the 2023 Annual Conference in Tallinn to explore women's pivotal role in shaping innovation. The panel features Megan Aanstoos, Heli Valtna, Nadezda Kongi, and Riin Rebane,…
The Annual Survey Executive Data Report presents data from 565 Knowledge Transfer Offices across 24 countries for Financial Year 2020, offering key insights into their activities and impact.
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.
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 European Patent Office’s 2022 study highlights progress and persistent gaps in women’s participation in patenting. While women inventor rates have steadily risen, they remain below parity, with notable disparities across countries, technologies, and organisational types. The study…
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.
In April 2022, ASTP hosts its first international webinar on strengthening equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) in knowledge transfer. Moderated by Anji Miller, speakers from PraxisAuril, KCV,…
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.
Jon Wulff explores key success factors for knowledge transfer, focusing on management's role and TTO operations. He discusses portfolio management strategies for individual innovations and entire…
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.
The EUA Innovation Ecosystems report highlights universities’ critical role in Europe’s sustainable and digital transitions. It emphasises collaboration, interdisciplinarity, and innovation capacity, while recommending enhanced funding, governance, and entrepreneurship training to maximise…
The Stakeholder Consultation on the Guiding Principles for Knowledge Valorisation (2021) highlights the need to include all actors, tools, and channels in knowledge valorisation. It identifies key obstacles, such as limited skills and funding, and emphasises fostering collaboration, improving…
This webinar presents findings from the ASTP COVID-19 survey and features personal testimonies from respondents. It highlights ongoing challenges of working during the pandemic and showcases best…
In the Tea with ASTP webinar, Jeff Skinner and Christophe Haunold discuss challenges in research collaboration agreements. They highlight intellectual property friction, negotiation complexities,…
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…
ASTP, AUTM, KCA, and PraxisAuril propose a global definition of the knowledge transfer profession, managed by ATTP. The definition highlights its purpose: a collaborative endeavour translating knowledge and research into societal and economic impact, supporting new activities, education programmes,…
In this seminar, Enrico Luzzatto discusses the EPO's expanding role in the knowledge transfer landscape. He highlights current initiatives, future plans, and the importance of cooperation with…
?Written by Tom Hockaday, Technology Transfer Innovation, this article describes in outline the three ways that people in TT can think about EDI (Equality, Diversity, Inclusion) activities.
Valorisation of scientific results Patent commercialisation scoreboard: European universities and PROs”, finds that licensing is by far the preferred channel of commercialisation (accounting for 70% of the commercialisation of inventions), followed by R&D co-operation (14%) and the sale of…
The pandemic prompted universities and public research organisations to re-think their IP management strategies. Various open licenses have been developed granting free temporary access to IP rights…
This report has been prepared by an Expert Group on Knowledge Transfer Metrics appointed by the Competence Centre on Technology Transfer of the EC's Joint Research Centre in partnership with ASTP.
The ASTP-Proton Impact Report for Europe showcases how technology transfer makes the world a better place.
Recording of the webinar: University Technology Transfer and the Covid-19 Crisis. Learn some of the practical issues facing TTOs - leadership, where to focus resources, what are the priorities,…
Art Bos (2017) in his masterclass on delivering the KT/TT function, explores innovation ecosystems, the evolving role of TTOs, and models like the Triple Helix. He highlights key mandates, resource needs, and entrepreneurial strategies, emphasising adaptability, collaboration, and fostering…
Cath Whitaker (2012) outlines practical strategies for technology transfer offices. She emphasises effective market research, identifying applications, engaging stakeholders, and leveraging data-driven insights to support licensing, spin-outs, and investment decisions while addressing market…
Sean Fielding (2011) focuses on effective relationship-building in research and knowledge transfer. He discusses customer relationship management, leveraging networks, and strategic account management, emphasising proactive engagement and tailored approaches to foster partnerships and maximise…
Jeremy Philpott (2012) discusses intellectual property strategies, focusing on patents and alternative protections. He explores when to use patents, strategic application considerations, and unregistered IP. Philpott emphasises commercial intentions, timing, and defensibility to maximise IP value…
Jeremy Philpott (2010) discusses leveraging intellectual property to support innovation. He covers strategic use of patents, trademarks, and unregistered IP, stressing the importance of aligning IP decisions with business goals, market timing, and effective resource management for competitive…
Robert Marshall (2011) focuses on creating high-performing technology transfer offices. He discusses mission clarity, resource allocation, policy frameworks, marketing, and performance metrics, emphasising strategic alignment and professional development to enhance innovation management and…
Robert Marshall (2011) focuses on team building, motivation, and management within technology transfer offices. He highlights recruitment strategies, performance improvement, mentoring, and fostering strong academic relationships to enhance operational effectiveness and support innovation-driven…
The 2013 white paper Drivers and Bottlenecks in the European Knowledge Transfer Process, developed under the EU FP7 Entente project, examines challenges and recommendations for improving knowledge transfer in health. It highlights IP management, TTO professionalisation, and funding gaps, urging…
The Responsible Partnering Guidelines (2009), developed by European institutional organisations, outline principles for effective collaboration and knowledge transfer between public research organisations and industry. It emphasises strategic alignment, IP management, mutual benefit, and…
This free IP Teaching Kit of the EPO provides academic teaching staff with a unique collection of PowerPoint slides, speaking notes and background information on all the main types of intellectual property (IP).
The Research and Innovation Services of the University of Dundee has developed incoming and outgoing MTA forms that researchers need to fill out in order to make sure that the technology transfer services are well informed when processing the MTA’s.
Many different aspects determine whether a start-up company is a success. Furthermore, the perception of success depends on the point of view and the particular involvement of the party assessing the success.
This presentation provides an overview of the elements to consider while a start-up project moves towards incorporation in order to minimize the risk of failure.
This presentation provides an overview of the elements generally considered by each of the parties involved in the discussion on the relative value of the transferred intellectual property and know how at the time of the incorporation of a start-up company.
Joint ownership often arises in connection with collaborative innovation and is of particular relevance to EU-funded programmes, joint ventures and more generally to any research project involving the co-development of intellectual property (IP).
This document starts from the observation that in tandem with rapid advances in biotechnology research having valuable applications for use in healthcare the Canadian technology transfer activity has grown significantly.
While the IP Office recognizes that the specifics of any start-up company development may be unique, it has identified a number of common elements and the IP Office has developed standard mechanisms and support structures to assist with this process.
The development of life science technologies typically involve long timelines and stringent regulatory hurdles, which in combination result in a high investment capital need. In contrast, the financial and societal reward can be tremendous in case of success.
Many universities have rushed to create technology transfer offices (TTOs) without proper structures, funding or expertise. Disappointed, after four or five years, they give up before the benefits start to flow.
The document titled "Checklist for Revising and Amending Material Transfer Agreements" (2020) provides guidelines for reviewing MTAs. It outlines key principles, definitions, and clauses to safeguard intellectual property, ensure compliance with ethical standards, and balance the interests of…
The 2020 document, "Checklist for Revising and Amending Non-Disclosure Agreements," provides detailed guidelines for drafting NDAs. It covers key aspects such as confidentiality scope, usage, governing law, and termination, aiming to safeguard intellectual property and clarify obligations for…
We are all familiar with the traditional “ funnel” model of technology transfer. On paper, this model looks deceptively simple.
Becoming a skilled negotiator is achievable, regardless of personality type.
Technology transfer is a bridge that connects academic research and industrial use. Still, the connection is a relatively new and tenuous one.
‘Technology Transfer Associate?’ the border agent will typically ask, scanning my landing card. ‘What do you actually do?’ and ‘Does such a job actually exist?’
Technology transfer is an exciting and growing field, but there is naturally a great variety in maturity of operations, both between countries and individual institutions.
Author of this blog, Tom Flanagan is Director of Enterprise and Commercialisation at NovaUCD University College Dublin and a member of ASTP’s Professional Development Committee.
In a perfect world of licensing, TTOs may dream of a discovery licensed to a medical company, which continues developing it until it has established proof-of-concept in humans.
On May 31st, ASTP-Proton’s seventeenth Annual Conference will kick off in Budapest and now it is time to reflect on how far our organisation has come and what lies ahead.
ASTP Board member, since 2019, Alessandra Baccigotti examines the 'buzz' around Open Science, Open Access, Open Data, Open Source, Open Innovation
The 2020 presentation "Defining the Profession" by ASTP, delivered in Brussels, examines the need for a global definition and accreditation of the knowledge transfer profession. It underscores universities' roles in impact creation, professional certification, and collaboration with organisations…
Phyllis Leah Speser explores challenges in technology transfer during market disruption, addressing IP, innovation trends, and socio-political impacts. Presented at the ASTP-Proton Annual Conference,…
Tom Hockaday presents insights into the evolving role of university technology transfer offices, focusing on innovation phases, IP management, and collaboration models. Delivered at the ASTP-Proton…
The Innovation Exchange Amsterdam is a collaborative technology transfer office formed in 2014 with around 40 employees for the AMC, UvA, HvA, VU, VUmc.
Cambridge Enterprise was established as an external Technology Transfer Office (TTO) by the University of Cambridge in 2006 to help students and academics form and fund spin-out companies, bring new ideas to market, and transfer university expertise to industry and government.
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