Financial Valuation

Financial Valuation

Understanding Finance and Valuation in the Knowledge Transfer Environment.

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Designed specifically for professionals working in Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs) and Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), this practical and insightful masterclass provides a solid foundation in business finance, intellectual property (IP) valuation, and the financial tools essential for effective knowledge and technology commercialisation.

Participants will gain a clear understanding of financial principles within a KTO/TTO context, including key financial models, financial statements and tools, as well as IP and business valuation methods and terminology. Through real-world examples and accessible frameworks, the course demystifies complex financial concepts—empowering attendees to more effectively interpret, communicate, and apply valuation insights.

Whether you're new to financial concepts or looking to enhance your strategic influence, this course will strengthen your confidence and competence in financial literacy as it applies to knowledge transfer.

By the end of the programme, attendees will be equipped to:

  • Navigate financial statements and understand key metrics such as EBITDA, cash flow, and break-even analysis.
  • Apply essential project finance tools including DCF, IRR, NPV, and ROI.
  • Understand the strategic considerations behind IP and business valuation.
  • Articulate the value of IP, technologies, and spin-outs to diverse stakeholders, including investors, university leadership, and commercial partners.
  • Explore funding sources and models for early-stage technologies and start-ups.

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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.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

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The course Software Specific Challenges is a must for every TTO/KTO professional, especially for those working with Social Sciences and Humanities!

Brechtje Vreenegoor

Radboud University, Netherlands

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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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I strongly recommend the course, even if you are not going to set-up an office but you are part of the team that wants to change or improve how technology transfer is done at your institution.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

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Was great to meet counterparts in my profession who may share my experiences, but who may also have other ideas and approaches.

Tim Moser

Netherlands Cancer Institute, Netherlands