Research and Development Collaborations

Training Course

Research and Development Collaborations

This course is designed to equip professionals with the skills to foster effective R&D collaborations between academic institutions and industry.

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25 Mar - 27 Mar 2026 Sitges , Spain
Members
€1,290.00
Non-members
€1,940.00

This R&D training course delves into the strategies and best practices necessary for collaborative research and development, with a strong emphasis on intellectual property considerations, open innovation, and effective knowledge transfer within knowledge transfer networks and knowledge transfer partnerships.

Through interactive sessions, case studies, and practical exercises, participants will gain insight into the dynamics of R&D collaborations and learn how to navigate challenges, particularly in negotiating complex and troublesome contracts. An appreciation for managing intricate negotiations is advantageous when attending this course, as it provides essential expertise for fostering innovation and ensuring successful knowledge transfer outcomes.


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Why Join The course?

This course is an excellent opportunity to enhance expertise in fostering effective partnerships. Participants benefit from practical case studies, interactive sessions, and networking with industry leaders, making it ideal for professionals aiming to drive impactful R&D collaborations and advance their careers.

Engage with diverse professionals from various European countries and institutions, providing a rich platform for networking and sharing experiences. These interactions can lead to new collaborations and expand your professional network.

Through workshops and discussions, participants can apply their learning to real-world scenarios. This hands-on approach enhances your ability to negotiate successful deals and manage research and development projects effectively.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

  • Handling communication between academia and industry 
  • Managing expectations 
  • Improving negotiation skills 
  • Nurturing alliances 
  • Handling IP within collaborations

Key Topics

The key course topics are:

  • Deriving fair value from foreground IP 
  • Keeping track of IP: open innovation 
  • Stakeholder management
  • Creating corporate alliances 
  • Collaborative agreements 
  • What to do when things go wrong 
  • Creating win-win situations 
  • IP clauses - the different possibilities 
  • Managing IP in overlapping projects

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Testimonials

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This course gives an in-depth understanding on managing contract portfolio, including research contracts, license agreements, and other collaboration agreements.

Ram Siddappa

Erasmus MC, Netherlands

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Great networking and learning opportunities to share knowledge with colleagues from their various areas of expertise.

Bruno Woeran

Merinova OY - TII President, Finland

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I am happy to be able to share my own experiences with other colleagues via various courses, and I enjoy every moment I can spend in this network. Proud to be part of the ASTP community!

Paul van Dun

KU Leuven, Belgium

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ASTP corroborates the strong need for profound insights and exchanges on practices, instruments and competencies that cut across functional, organisational, institutional, sectorial and geographic boundaries.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

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Exciting training, even after almost 10 hours I am curious about more experience and knowledge.

Petr Suchomel

Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic