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The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to collect insights from specific stakeholder groups, to enrich the evidence basis of the Impact Assessment of the European Innovation Act currently under preparation.
Stefan Luginbuehl from the European Patent Office outlines the Unitary Patent and UPC system, explaining its impact on patent strategy, licensing, and litigation. Tailored for KE professionals, the…
Claudia Kitzmueller from the Austrian Academy of Sciences shares how their Knowledge Transfer Office engages SHAPE institutes to identify and highlight impact activities. The webinar explores…
Peter Nussbaumer and Gernot Faustmann presented the KHAN/LDC initiative—a collaborative drug discovery platform supporting European academics. Without requiring spin-out formation, it helps mature…
Knowledge and Technology Transfer Metrics Report (2025) calls for harmonised definitions and indicators to capture the full scope of KTT activities across Europe. It introduces the KTT Metrics Cube and reviews 19 national frameworks, highlighting the need for balanced, comparable data on inputs,…
Published by NAAC Working Group on KPI Metrics & Impact, this 2025 report reviews KTT measurement frameworks across Europe and introduces the KTT Metrics Cube. It calls for harmonised definitions and balanced indicators to capture the full value of knowledge and technology transfer, supporting…
Discover how Europe’s public research organisations are driving innovation. Explore the EPO’s latest study and learn how stronger knowledge transfer and new tools like the Deep Tech Finder are shaping Europe’s future.
Discover the Poland Prize by Concordia Design Accelerator—an opportunity for global startups to expand into Poland with up to €95,000 equity-free funding, expert mentorship, and full market entry support. Apply by 15 November 2025 to scale your innovation in one of Europe’s fastest-growing…
A new study from the European Patent Office (EPO) Observatory shows that patent applications from Europe’s public research organisations (PROs) have nearly doubled between 2001 and 2020, highlighting their growing role in innovation and knowledge transfer.
Pascale Engel De Abreu shares the journey of Lumi, a start-up translating psychology research into a digital tool. Following a recap of key challenges in commercialising SSH research, she discusses…
You’ve supported researchers, negotiated complex deals, guided spin-outs, and built bridges between academia and industry. Now it’s time to turn your achievements into global recognition.
This webinar introduces the new ASTP EDI Toolkit, designed to help Knowledge Transfer Offices integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion into their work, culture, and processes. Presented by the…
Published by ASTP’s Working Group on Standards in 2025, this info sheet outlines key actions KTOs can take to become fit for standardisation. It highlights how standards boost research impact, support valorisation, and align innovation with market needs through early engagement, policy…
This info sheet outlines how KTOs and researchers can use standardisation to increase research impact, align with the EC Code of Practice, and improve valorisation.
Nicky Dibben explores how KTOs can help spin-offs apply market research and customer discovery to shape products and messaging. The session covers core principles, real-world engagement, and…
Ankita Das explores how the venture builder model helps transform academic biotech research into market-ready solutions. She examines why the funding gap persists, how to de-risk IP, and offers…
The third edition of the TII Scholarship, administered by ASTP, offers young knowledge transfer professionals under 30 the chance to boost their careers. With funding of up to €2,250, the scholarship supports training, conferences, and networking opportunities, helping the next generation of KT…
ASTP Special Interest Groups (SIGs) go beyond training to create lasting communities of practice. Discover their history, growth, and impact.
The TII Scholarship, administered by ASTP, empowers young knowledge transfer professionals to grow their expertise and expand their networks. Recent recipients Lucie Rabattu and Justinas Blažukas share how the award supported their development, from specialised training in software…
Europe produces outstanding fundamental research but struggles to translate it into impact. Many patented inventions remain unexploited, and start-ups abroad often capture more benefit than European entities. This ASTP webinar series explores practical tools and models that help research projects…
Only 17% of UK spin-outs have at least one female founder, and just 7% are all-female compared with 75.5% all-male. In this Tea with ASTP, Professor Simonetta Manfredi (Oxford Brookes University)…
On International Equal Pay Day, EDI SIG coordinators highlight the persistent gender pay gap in Europe and explores its impact on knowledge transfer professionals, calling for greater transparency and sector-wide data.
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