Knowledge and technology transfer (KTT) is a vital part of the “third mission” of universities and public research organisations, underpinning innovation, economic growth, and societal wellbeing. To improve how these contributions are measured, ASTP’s NAAC Working Group on KPI Metrics and Impact has published the Knowledge and Technology Transfer Metrics Report (2025) — a comprehensive overview of current frameworks and a call for greater harmonisation across Europe.
In this Tea with ASTP session, the report’s authors will discuss why meaningful KTT metrics matter, the limitations of existing national and international data collections, and the need to capture a broader range of activities beyond patents and licensing. They will introduce the “KTT Metrics Cube,” a multidimensional model that incorporates activities, value chains, and institutional boundaries to offer a more holistic view of KTT performance.
The conversation will explore key findings from 19 national surveys, highlight inconsistencies in definitions and indicators, and outline practical pathways toward a more coherent European approach. Participants will gain insight into how shared definitions, balanced inputs–outputs–impacts, and coordinated data collection can strengthen evidence-based policymaking and better reflect the true value of KTT to society.
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Brechtje Vreenegoor
Radboud Universteit, Netherlands
The event had something to offer all members of the TT community from entry level to mid-career and beyond.
John Gleeson
University of Limerick, Ireland
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
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
Excellent organisation, multifarious activities, great atmosphere… I can't say enough about how well it is tailored to the needs of technology transfer professions.
Tamara Čolić Milosavljević
Centre of Technology Transfer - University of Belgrade, Serbia
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