We are witnessing a shift from a purely economic focus toward the inclusion of societal impact. However, this shift brings significant challenges in measuring and managing knowledge and technology transfer projects.
We discuss a different perspective—one that moves beyond assessing individual actors or organisations and instead emphasises knowledge flows within innovation ecosystems. If knowledge transfer is our primary concern, why aren’t we focusing more on how knowledge moves, evolves, and creates value across interconnected stakeholders?
In this session, we will explore how knowledge flows shape ecosystems and drive impact beyond financial metrics. Through a mix of theoretical insights and real-world cases—including our student incubator programs and the work of non-traditional impact scholars—we will examine new ways to understand, measure, and manage knowledge and technology transfer in practice. After all, if we readily track the flow of money to understand economic value, shouldn’t we be just as intentional in tracking the flow of knowledge to understand impact?
Great networking, new knowledge and inspiration!
Jonas Rimbäck
University of Gothenburg, Sweden
Thank you for such enjoyable inspiring event, great choice of the lecturers!!!
Linda Ondrackova
University of Pardubice, Czech Republic
The software training filled in the many blanks and brought my 'fractioned' knowledge in a structured way. Very useful!
Ilse Sienaert
KU Leuven R&D, 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
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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