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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Testimonials

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Starting or changing any procedure at a TTO/Institution is challenging and I could not think of anything better than learning with the best.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

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

Seung-Ho Lee

Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

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Most experienced technology transfer crew in the Europe.

Krzysztof Maternicki

Jan Dlugosz University, Poland

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The course exceeded my expectations. We exchanged experiences and learned different options of approaches to existing problems.

Patricia Lima

Instituto Superior Technico, Portugal

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The expert-panel discussion educated me in strategic and meritorious choice of inventions to approach investors and manage investment funds for establishing a spin off.  

Ram Siddappa

Erasmus MC, Netherlands