The ResearchComp tool is designed to help researchers assess and develop their transversal skills. Besides, it supports HEIs and training providers to adapt their training offer to researchers and employers to be aware of the wide set of competencies that are more and more requested from…

From March to November 2021, the European Commission consulted European and international stakeholders on how to facilitate and speed up reform so that the quality, performance and impact of research and researchers are assessed on the basis of more appropriate criteria and processes.

Innovation ecosystems for a sustainable Europe: How to enhance the contribution of universities

The self-assessment tool developed by the BOSS project anticipates all those issues that a student, researcher or entrepreneur will face while transforming an idea to a business opportunity.

Released by the EPO and the EUIPO, this study shows 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).

The World Intellectual Property Indicators 2020 report covers 2019 data, predating the human and economic shock of the COVID-19 pandemic. What this year’s WIPI documents, however, is a strong foundation of IP activity that will serve as a base for new advancements as the pandemic subsides.

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…

George Fildes (2010) explores financial principles tailored for tech-focused businesses. He addresses funding sources, budgeting, cost management, and investment analysis, emphasising strategic financial planning, cash flow control, and aligning financial decisions with business objectives to…

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…

Peter Nissen Jørgensen and Christian Schmock (2011) provide strategies for commercialising inventions. They cover evaluating market potential, partnering, deal negotiation, and valuation. The session emphasises building value propositions, managing relationships, and ensuring agreements align with…

Arnaud Gasnier (2016) introduces a toolkit for knowledge transfer professionals. He emphasises strategic IP management, mapping IP portfolios, and planning exploitation to maximise commercial value, using case studies and practical methodologies to align innovation with market opportunities.

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…

PROvendis has its origins in the innovation consulting firm Zenit GmbH. Founded in 1984, ZENIT is a Public Private Partnership owned by the State of North Rhine- Westphalia, a consortium of banks and an association comprising some 180 enterprises.

Founded in 2001 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the LifeScience Foundation, Ascenion is a technology transfer company focusing on the field of life sciences. It currently serves a total of 23 research institutes and university hospitals all over Germany.

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.

The TTO of Polytechnic of Milan is one of the first technology transfer offices established in Italy and is among the founding members of the Netval (TTO Network of the Italian universities).

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 Innovation Exchange Amsterdam is a collaborative technology transfer office formed in 2014 with around 40 employees for the AMC, UvA, HvA, VU, VUmc.

UGent TechTransfer is the central Technology Transfer Office (TTO) of Ghent University. It was established in 1998. The UGent TechTransfer has a team of about 30 people with broad industry experience.

The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) at SDU was established in 2006 as an internal unit within the university to manage and drive the commercialisation of novel research results.

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.

Cracow University of Economics is a public university of economics in Poland founded 1925 with 20,000 students enrolled. The Science and Economy Project started in October 2008 and ended in the end of 2011.

Established in 1870, RWTH Aachen University is the largest university of technology in Germany. The University’s 9 faculties are composed of 260 institutes. RWTH Aachen has more than 42,000 students registered for 144 course programmes.

VSB Technical University of Ostrava (VSB-TUO) was founded 1849. It has an academic staff of 670 and 24.000 enrolled students and is a university specialized in mining, engineering, environmental sciences and nano technology.

Established in 1827, KTH Royal Institute of Technology is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. KTH has more than 18,000 students and about 5,000 employees, including nearly 300 professors.

One of the main challenges faced by Unitectra from the moment of its establishment was to effectively manage the provision of technology commercialization services and proof-of-concept funding to multiple universities, hospitals and research institutions.

Founded in 1989, UCL Business plc is the technology transfer company of University College London and several hospitals of the National Hospital System in the UK and has more than 40 employees.

Copenhagen University Hospital is a conglomerate of several hospitals in the region, together with the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences at the University of Copenhagen. The Hospital has 5 strategic research areas, and a clinical research centre.

The NMBU Technology Transfer (NMBU TTO) was established in 2004 to create value from good ideas and research results from Norwegian Institute of Life Sciences. Unlike many other TTOs in Norway, the TTO at NMBU is an internal unit that belongs to the Research Department.

Linköping University is one of the biggest universities in Sweden with 27,000 students and 3,200 staff, founded in 1975. It provides teaching and research in all major areas.

The Polytechnic University of Valencia is a Spanish University focused on Science and Technology. As a University, it was founded in 1971. Nowadays, it has 40,000 students enrolled and an academic staff of 2,600.

Lund University is the second oldest university in Sweden, founded in 1666. With nearly 50,000 students and a staff of 7,500 it is also the biggest, covering every field of academic research.