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?
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
A lot of fruitful discussions with experienced peers. Very helpful sessions.
Sara Matt-Leubner
University of Innsbruck, Austria
Perfect balance of learning and networking.
Smiljka Vikic-Topic
University of Zagreb, Croatia
Most relevant, interesting and practical training I have ever had, very interactive an multi-disciplinary. It makes an IMPACT.
Edith van Lishout
KU Leuven, Belgium
There was ample opportunity to learn from colleagues through the workshop sessions or more formally through speakers either sharing their years of experience or their state of the art research. Well worth attending.
John Gleeson
University of Limerick, Ireland
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