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…
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)…
Donnie SC Lygonis presents the KTH Innovation Readiness Level™ model—a practical framework for evaluating early-stage ideas across six readiness dimensions. Used by KTOs and innovators alike, it…
ASTP White Paper explores how better metrics can improve knowledge and technology transfer, offering key recommendations for universities, PROs, and policymakers across Europe.
The European Patent Office presents the new updates of the Deep Tech Finder. The Deep Tech Finder is a free tool designed to identify deep tech startups, their investors, and associated universities.…
Edmundo R. Sánchez Guajardo, Jack Coory, and Maite Ibern Gomez discuss how early business validation and due diligence can de-risk spin-out creation and support stronger commercial outcomes.
Sven Fiedl explores how start-ups and university spin-offs can build successful ventures using open source business models. From dual licensing and open core to cloud-based and community-driven…
NAAC publishes a comprehensive report expanding on the ASTP white paper, offering policy recommendations, strategic frameworks, and actionable insights to support innovation, spin-off creation, and sustainable development.
Rick Bonants shares lessons learned from launching multiple spin-offs at TU Delft. Drawing on real-world experience, Rick explores effective strategies and best practices for identifying…
Learn about essential IP strategies for healthcare spin-outs, focusing on how tailored approaches for biotech, pharma, and digital health innovations can ensure long-term success. Join experts Sara…
The INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit is designed to enable universities, innovation hubs, and stakeholders across Europe to replicate the pre-accelerator programme effectively. In addition to providing step-by-step guidance, templates, and examples, the toolkit ensures the programme's sustainability,…
Discover how the Technology Investor Score (TIS) identifies key investors for European innovators, bridging funding gaps and enhancing support for technology-driven startups. Explore public-private collaboration, scaling challenges, and actionable insights for growth.
Explore ASTP's White Paper, endorsed by NAAC, “Catalysing Change: Exploring trends and strategies to enhance the spin-off process in Europe”. Learn strategies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and robust support systems to enhance research institutes' impact on competitiveness and development.
ASTP is launching a Spin-Off Special Interest Group (SIG) to support university and research spin-offs across Europe. Led by Florian Kirschenhofer from Max Planck Innovation, the SIG will be a platform for sharing best practices in start-up creation and support.
Florian Kirschenhofer presents updates to the Max Planck Society’s licensing model for spin-offs. He discusses its success, challenges with software-based start-ups, and recent revisions to ensure…
Ainara García Gallastegui presents NanoGUNE’s achievements focusing on knowledge transfer. She highlights successes in spin-offs, patents, and licensing, including innovations like Alzheimer’s…
Michiel Hulsbergen, CEO and founder of DialogueTrainer, shares his experience establishing and managing the company. As a Utrecht University spin-out, he discusses navigating challenges in IP,…
Tom Flanagan shares the story behind Wayflyer, Ireland’s first spinout unicorn, in the Talking Tech Transfer podcast. He offers insights into the ecommerce company’s journey and the role of University College Dublin’s innovation office in its success.
Malcolm Bain and Florian Kirschenhofer discuss specific challenges for digital start-ups, including IP identification, protection and licensing models, business models, key issues for knowledge…
Martin Järvekülg reflects on bridging academia and industry in Estonia. He discusses challenges in knowledge transfer, spin-offs, and public funding, advocating early entrepreneurial training and…
Jeff Skinner, in his 2014 masterclass Valuation of Early Spin-outs, examines methods for valuing nascent tech businesses. He highlights balancing optimism with caution, understanding investor perspectives, and using valuation models critically to manage risks and expectations, illustrated through…
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