Towards a broader impact: Securing societal and economic benefits from knowledge transfer

Towards a broader impact: Securing societal and economic benefits from knowledge transfer

Join the IMPAC3T-IP two-day event to explore how research and innovation actors can maximise societal as well as economic impact from research.

Join IMPAC3T-IP on 5 and 6 February 2026 in Antwerp for Towards a broader impact: securing societal and economic benefits from knowledge transfer, a high-level event bringing together Knowledge and Tech Transfer leaders, universities, policymakers, and licensing professionals. 

Hosted at the University of Antwerp, the event will officially present the IMPAC3T-IP toolbox and Academy™, designed to help TTOs and KTOs tackle a range of different licensing scenarios.

The agenda:

  • Day 1 features the launch of the IMPAC3T-IP Toolbox and Academy, and interactive panels on socially responsible licensing, SHAPE initiatives, and co-creation for complex partnerships.
  • Day 2 offers the chance to participate in an IMPAC3T-IP Academy™ training, particularly suited for TTO/KTO professionals, free of charge (limited spaces).

Register

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, policymakers, and licensing experts and discover new tools to advance your own professional competences.

You can register and find out more about the Conference here

Testimonials

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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

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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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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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ASTP Conference offers great networking and learning opportunities;  a chance to share knowledge with colleagues from various areas of expertise.

Bruno Woeran

Merinova OY - TII President, Finland

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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