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Join ASTP and become a part of Europe’s fastest growing knowledge transfer network

Special Interest Groups (SIGs) are communities of ASTP members working together around a shared interest in a specific area in the knowledge transfer. Joining a SIG allows you to collaborate, network, learn from each other, share experiences or problems, have meaningful discussions  and produce solutions.

SIG memberships requires you to be an ASTP member.

Agrifood

Agrifood

The Agrifood SIG is a forum for knowledge transfer professionals to navigate and overcome some of the key challenges of commercialising research-based innovation across our global food supply chain.

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BioMedical

BioMedical

A group of ASTP members active in supporting researchers working in Human Life Science Research field.

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Digital Innovations

Digital Innovations

Launched as the Software SIG in 2016, the scope of the Digital Innovations (DI) SIG has broadened in recent years to encompass the full scope of digital innovations and how they impact on knowledge transfer and start-up activities.

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Directors' Forum

Directors' Forum

The Directors Forum SIG aims to exchange experiences between directors of a KTO. The themes mainly focus on the management of a KTO and all aspects that are involved.

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Legal

Legal

So much of our work involves legal questions and dilemmas. This SIG works to collect and share knowledge and experience. Join the SIG and their monthly meeting with different legal topics each month.

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New Professionals

New Professionals

The New Professionals SIG is an anchor point for individuals that are new to the field of Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Technology Transfer (TT). The SIG aims to help new professionals navigate the diverse set of opportunities and resources available to them in the K/TT field to successfully support their professional development.

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SHAPE

SHAPE

As many more universities and research institutions explore the possibilities of knowledge transfer and valorisation within the social sciences, humanities, and arts, this expert group keeps abreast of the latest knowledge and best practice.

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Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

The EDI SIG is open to all individuals, irrespective of how you identify, your level of seniority in your organisation, years of experience in the knowledge transfer sector or knowledge of matters relating to EDI. Everyone is valued and welcome.

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Spin-off

Spin-off

The objective of the SIG is to serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on supporting and nurturing spin-offs emerging from universities and research centres. This SIG aims to explore and share successful support models from across Europe.

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How to initiate a SIG?

Do you have a specialist interest, a burning issue, or a brilliant insight which you would like to share with the ASTP community? This guide book explains how you can initiate a Special Interest Group (SIG) with the help of HQ and your ASTP colleagues.

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