Patrick Krenz and Frida Koslowski present Catalyst GER (2023), a pilot programme supporting social sciences, humanities, and arts researchers. Developed with leading German universities, it delivers…
In this Tea with ASTP session, Philip Grother shares insights on how to train researchers to communicate effectively with industrial partners. Bridging the gap between academia and industry…
In this Tea with ASTP session, Tom Mentlak and Oleksandra Korychenska, from Cambridge Enterprise present how proof-of-concept (PoC) programmes can support the transition from research to market.…
Ruta Zmuidzinaite (Oslo Metropolitan University) presents the 2025 report from Universities Norway Innovation. The report examines how universities can strengthen social innovation, outlining…
In this Tea with ASTP, the report’s authors discuss why meaningful KTT metrics matter, the limitations of existing national and international data collections, and the need to capture a broader…
Bahne Stechmann (EU-OPENSCREEN) and Cansu Tekin (EATRIS) present how European Research Infrastructures support translational research. They showcase services for compound screening, clinical…
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Calendar 2026 – Vertical Mobile Version, developed by the EDI Special Interest Group (SIG), highlights key global EDI awareness days, weeks and months together with important Knowledge Transfer (KT) dates in a mobile-optimised layout. Designed for…
The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Calendar 2026 (horizontal version), created by the EDI SIG, combines key international EDI awareness days, weeks and months with important Knowledge Transfer dates in a clear, at-a-glance format. Designed for desktop use, presentations and printing, the…
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…
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…
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.
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 2025 report, developed under the RM Roadmap project, outlines strategies to sustain its outcomes beyond the project’s lifespan. It focuses on maintaining platforms, tools, and networks that strengthen the research management community, ensuring long-term impact and continued development…
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…
This report by RM Roadmap presents the Overarching Roadmap, offering a comprehensive, evidence-based framework to strengthen research management across Europe. It draws on a large-scale pan-European survey with over 2,200 responses. The report outlines key challenges, defines the value proposition…
This report, produced by the RM Roadmap project. provides a comprehensive, evidence-based analysis of the professional development landscape for Research Managers (RMs) in Europe. It draws on the mapping of 335 structured opportunities across five categories: Training, Mobility, Networking,…
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.…
Raoul Haschke, Head of hei_INNOVATION at Heidelberg University, shares the university’s evolving approach to entrepreneurship and transfer. Rather than limiting responsibility to a single faculty…
We are shifting from a purely economic focus to one that includes societal impact, raising challenges in how we measure and manage knowledge transfer. This session explores knowledge flows within…
This exclusive session features insights from the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) Manager at Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands. It offers a direct-from-the-source perspective on…
Knowledge Transfer Office staff face growing pressure to show that their work creates impact beyond financial returns from licensing deals. There is a stronger focus on generating value from the…
This EPO Technology Insight Report provides a comprehensive analysis of innovation trends in plastic waste recovery, recycling, and alternative materials. Based on five decades of patent data, the report identifies key technological developments, highlights the role of startups and universities,…
Leading a Knowledge Transfer Office is challenging, with critical decisions shaping success or failure. Tom Flanagan explores the Top 10 Mistakes KT Directors make, sharing insights from his…
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.
The ASTP 3rd Directors’ Forum, held on 6–7 February 2025 in Lille, France, gathered 31 KTO leaders from 12 countries to discuss AI’s impact on knowledge transfer. Key topics included AI tools, balancing automation with expertise, best practices, and policy strategies.
IMPAC3T-IP is an ambitious Coordination and Support Action that aims to develop, pilot and support the sustainable adoption of a scenario based licensing ToolBox through a certified user and trainer programme, for efficient IP licensing for market uptake and societal value creation. This document…
Starting from humble beginnings, China has emerged as the world's largest patent filer and is becoming an IP powerhouse. According to the WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2024, China ranks 11th of the…
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.
This report aims to develop and support the adoption of a scenario-based licensing toolbox for efficient IP licensing and societal value creation. The report presents analysed case studies and good practice transfer paths across different licensing scenarios.
This report explores how SMEs use licensing to leverage external technologies, expand market reach, generate revenue, and enhance brand reputation. It highlights modern drivers such as tax incentives, investment, regulatory compliance, and ESG criteria, while clarifying the differences between CSR…
This report exemplifies novel use of technology to facilitate licensing activity have been captured in the form of case studies and analysed for good practice and viable transfer paths. This document presents Case Studies with analysed Good Practice transfer paths for those seeking to adopt them.…
This report includes examples of integration of new technology into licensing activity as well as technology use to present opportunities and digitally execute deals online were identified. The work was based on desk-based research, including interaction with the IMPAC3T-IP special interest groups…
This 2023 report, Enhancing Knowledge Transfer Offices: Addressing Information Needs and Challenges in Reporting to Stakeholders, summarises key insights from ASTP’s inaugural Directors Forum. Senior leaders from across Europe explore strategic challenges in knowledge transfer—leadership,…
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