The European Commission invites knowledge transfer and innovation professionals to participate in the online validation workshop Creating Venture Builder Roles at Universities and Research Organisations on 14 October 2026.
The workshop forms part of a European Commission initiative to support the development of venture builder roles within universities, research and technology organisations (RTOs), and research infrastructures. It provides an opportunity for participants to contribute to discussions on how these roles can strengthen research commercialisation and support the translation of research results into impact.
Registration is open for online participation. A limited number of places are available for in-person attendance in Brussels.
Date: 14 October 2026
Format: Online (with limited onsite participation in Brussels)
Registration: EUSurvey - Survey
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
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
It was great to experience the uncomplicated and fruitful exchange with colleagues from all over Europe, as well as the positive professional spirit of this conference.
Franck Döbrich
Universitat des Saarlandes WuT GmbH, Germany
Always simply inspiring! That is ASTP.
Filip Auinger
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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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