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 Nov - 27 Nov 2026 Seville, 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

A lot of fruitful discussions with experienced peers. Very helpful sessions.

Sara Matt-Leubner

University of Innsbruck, Austria

Working and Learning with old and new friends – best way to do it!

Sara Matt-Leubner

University of Innsbruck, Austria

This is a wonderful conference to expand the horizon of my knowledge of tech transfer and commercialisation.

Seung-Ho Lee

Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

ASTP has attained a unique position that has turned it into a highly valued player on the global technology transfer scene.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

Recent studies on both sides of the Atlantic, directed by either ASTP or AUTM, demonstrate the tremendous economic and societal benefit and value technology transfer has brought us.