This report contains data of 674 KTOs from 21 European countries. It includes 97 aggregated KTO datasets from one National Association and 577 datasets from responding KTOs. The aggregated data was included in the summary overview and excluded from the detailed analysis in the remainder of the report to avoid biases.
This EPO study gives insights into trends in innovation in water-related technologies aimed at both the provision of and protection from water.
This webinar provides an accurate yet delightful introduction and discussion of the key IP Rights related to the protection of software innovation. In one hour Maurits Westerik provides insights on how Software IPR, and IPR in general, originated historically and get a new angle on how they can be used to provide a legal shelter to business based on software technologies, both in principle and with practical examples and anecdotes.
Drawing on his experience in the UK and in continental Europe, Julian Jantke introduces a unique guided pathway approach, deployed in universities or at a national level, that uses valorisation as a tool to sustain and scale the impact of research in the SHAPE disciplines.
First webinar of the series, From research and innovation to development: how to plan and execute translational projects in life sciences, From bench to bedside focuses on the process of creating new medicines. Matthias Versele, Executive Director Drug Discovery from Cistim, Belgium, presents CD3-Cistim’s strategy for the evaluation and execution of drug development projects.
In this webinar Sjaak Brinkkemper presents his vision on entrepreneurship in ecosystems: starting a software company is relatively easy, but continuing the enterprise in a solid and sustainable manner is extremely difficult. He investigates decision making on software production: product roadmapping, product/service duality, customer involvement, productisation, and internationalisation. He also pays attention to the role of the Knowledge Transfer Office in the ecosystem in a very early stage.
In 2024, Professor Roberta Guerrina presents Different Routes to Impact for SHAPE Research in a webinar organised by SHAPE SIG. She shares her experience combining spinouts, consultancy, and policy, highlighting her work with EQUAL In-Sight, a platform promoting equality through evidence-based, data-driven solutions for organisations.
Explore the connection between mental and physical health in this primer by Becca Switzer. Learn about diagnosis, treatment, and how embracing neurodiversity and mental health management can enhance quality of life and creativity.
Explore the importance of mental health in the Knowledge Transfer sector and how KTOs can lead the way in creating a culture of wellness and support. Join our webinar Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in KT, to gain insights on promoting well-being in this field.
Technology breakthroughs and innovation are widely recognised as powerful engines of economic growth in developed economies. As a result, research carried out in universities has gained increasing attention as a lever to securing a nation’s competitiveness. However, transferring knowledge to the market often remains a challenge for universities, whose primary missions are related to education and academic research.
Second webinar of the series, From research and innovation to development: how to plan and execute translational projects in life sciences. This webinar will focus on the process involved with the release of new medical devices.
In 2024, Nicoline Løvenskjold Guldsing presents Innovative SHAPE Developments in Denmark in a webinar organised by SHAPE SIG. She discusses the Danish SHAPE Taskforce’s collaborative strategy, new initiatives supporting SHAPE, and insights from her work at the University of Southern Denmark.
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