Public research organisations – including universities, research institutes, government laboratories, and knowledge transfer offices – are at the heart of Europe’s innovation landscape. They:
generate new knowledge and breakthrough discoveries
translate research into practical applications, products, and services
forge partnerships with industry, start-ups, and funding bodies
shape intellectual property strategies and knowledge transfer practices
This event closely aligns with ASTP’s mission to empower knowledge transfer professionals and strengthen the bridge between research and industry. Attendees will gain sector-wide insights, best practices, and data to inform strategy and decision-making in research commercialisation.
Presentation of the first Europe-wide analysis of PROs and their innovation impact
Expert panels discussing the opportunities and challenges faced by PROs
Insights into how intellectual property, funding models, and institutional frameworks influence innovation
Interactive discussions and opportunities to engage with leading experts
Knowledge transfer professionals and university innovation managers
Research leaders and institutional strategists
Policy makers and funding agencies
Professionals in IP management and research valorisation
Anyone interested in the evolving contribution of PROs to European innovation
This free online event takes place on 22 October 2025. Further information and registration details are available on the EPO website.
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
I had a great experience and met high profile professionals.
Antonio Menegatti
Politecnico di Milano, Italy
ASTP corroborates the strong need for profound insights and exchanges on practices, instruments and competencies that cut across functional, organisational, institutional, sectorial and geographic boundaries.
Koenraad Debackere
KU Leuven, Belgium
One very long and hard day, but very useful for my work in TTO.
Petr Kubečka
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
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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