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…
Meet Maeve Murphy from University College Cork, recipient of the Inteum scholarship for the ASTP Annual Conference 2026, as she looks to connect with peers and bring fresh perspectives on inclusive innovation back to her work at UCC.
This session explores how university spin-off agreements differ between Europe and the United States, and whether US deals are truly more “startup-friendly”.
Published by the European Patent Office in 2025, this dashboard highlights trends in European patent filings, which surpass 200,000 applications. Growth is driven by AI, digital communication, batteries, and quantum technologies, with rising Unitary Patent uptake and continued contributions from…
From building partnerships to guiding spin-outs and negotiating complex agreements, knowledge transfer professionals drive research impact. RTTP offers a pathway to a growing number of professionals achieving this distinction worldwide.
This 2025 European Commission study proposes a framework to measure knowledge valorisation across the European Research Area. Based on 16 indicators and 41 metrics, it maps existing practices and introduces harmonised measures to capture economic and societal impact from research and innovation…
The newsletter shares updates on EU knowledge valorisation policy, including a survey collecting input from intermediaries such as KTOs and incubators and a consultation on the revised General Block Exemption Regulation and its implications for research and innovation activities. It also promotes…
The European Commission has launched a new EU-wide survey to better understand the activities, competencies, and needs of knowledge valorisation intermediaries—key actors in translating research and innovation (R&I) into impact for markets, society, and policymaking. The survey is open until 30…
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…
Robert Dwilinski and Adam Ciszewski reflect on the relevance of the European Strategy on Research and Technology Infrastructures.
The study explores a new framework that includes 16 indicators and 41 metrics to assess how effectively EU Member States and associated countries of the European Research Area valorise research.
The Commission is seeking stakeholder views on the draft for a new General Block Exemption Regulation.The State aid General Block Exemption Regulation (“GBER”) declares specific categories of State aid compatible with Article 107 and 108 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the EU (TFEU), if…
The Commission presented in March EU Inc., a new single set of corporate rules that will be the same and apply across the EU. This will make it easier for businesses to start, operate and grow across the EU. Its optional, fully digital procedures would enable innovative companies to scale up and…
Licensing research outputs today requires more flexible, inclusive approaches than traditional patent-focused models allow. The IMPAC3T-IP Toolbox has been developed to meet that need, combining document-based resources (such as templates, checklists, and model clauses) with digital tools,…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 AI & Digital Innovation category showcase how artificial intelligence and digital platforms are transforming knowledge transfer processes and supporting innovation ecosystems across Europe.
Five initiatives have been shortlisted for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 KT Initiative of the Year category. Discover how universities and research organisations across Europe are accelerating innovation, supporting industry transformation and delivering societal impact through knowledge transfer.
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.…
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Andrew Carlin and Tanisha Waring discuss how entrepreneur support programmes can accelerate digital innovation in the agri-food sector. The session explores insights from a six-week mentored…
The training suite provides twelve expert-led modules, each designed around a concise 60-minute online format. The modules are designed for researchers, research support professionals, TTOs/KTOs, innovation managers and institutional leaders to strengthen skills in managing and valorising…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 KT Deal of the Year category highlight how academic discoveries are transformed into commercial partnerships, spin-outs and global licensing agreements.
Declan Weldon, Matt Wichrowski, and Rubén Darío Flores Saaib discuss how equity is allocated in university spin-offs. Moderated by D’vorah Graeser, the session explores cap table fundamentals,…
The finalists for the ASTP Impact Awards 2026 have been announced. Explore the shortlisted initiatives, deals and digital innovations from knowledge transfer offices across Europe and watch their short presentations. ASTP members are invited to cast their vote to help select this year’s winners.
Ruta Zmuidzinaite (Oslo Metropolitan University) presents the 2025 report from Universities Norway Innovation. The report examines how universities can strengthen social innovation, outlining…
These webinars are organised within the IP4OS EU project, in which ASTP participates as a project partner. The materials produced in this project are intended for direct use by the community (please note no automatic CE accreditation is included). ASTP may further adapt these materials when…
Wellspring has published a free Tech Transfer Buyer’s Guide designed to help knowledge transfer offices evaluate systems and improve efficiency.
The Falling Walls Global Call 2026 is open until 15 April. With dedicated categories for science engagement and start-ups, it offers valuable visibility and networking opportunities for the knowledge transfer community.
Beat Weibel, Head of ETH transfer, explores how intellectual property rights enable the transformation of inventions into innovations. He discusses emerging challenges for the IP system, particularly…
This framework converts the conflicting perspectives of the interaction between the exploitation of intellectual property rights (IPR) and OS into a concerted IP–OS approach. This sets out to enable the pursuit of knowledge valorisation, operationalising the principle “as open as possible, as…
LifeArc is accepting applications for its 2026–2027 Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fellowship, a one-year programme for life scientists transitioning into knowledge transfer careers.
Biotope Ventures has opened applications for its upcoming Basecamp programme, offering early-stage biotech startups a €350K investment package and 18 months of bespoke support to help turn validated research into scalable impact.
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…
In its 10th edition, the ASTP EU Forum webinar brings together Knowledge Transfer professionals and European Commission policy officers to share the latest developments shaping Europe’s innovation landscape. The webinar features key updates on the EU Knowledge Valorisation policy and the…
The January 2026 ASTP EU newsletter launches with a focus on EU policy, consultation opportunities, skills development, and upcoming events for knowledge transfer professionals. It features an expert reflection by Alessandra Baccigotti on the tensions between open science, innovation, and research…
The European Commission is gathering feedback on EU’s action plan for women in research, innovation and start-ups until 23 February 2026.
?The second thematic focus of the 10th ASTP-EU Forum, held on 11 December 2025, addressed the EU Strategy for Research and Technology Infrastructures (R&TI). The strategic importance of this topic had already been highlighted at the Informal Competitiveness Council in July 2014, where Member States…
Alessandra Baccigotti, Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Expert, reflects on the tensions between open science, innovation, and the emerging demands of research security.
The Commission has launched the second edition of the European Standardisation Panel survey to gather input from the industry and other stakeholders on their standardisation needs, to boost innovation and European competitiveness. Submit your reply by 31 January 2026.
Are you a Knowledge Transfer professional eager to strengthen your soft skills? Explore the KT Soft Skills resources, a series of half-day modules to help you grow in eight essential areas: Negotiation, Problem-solving, Communication, Teamwork, Socio-cultural Skills, Context Awareness, Personal…
The February 2026 RTTP cohort is now open. RTTP is the international professional recognition for knowledge and technology transfer practitioners with proven experience and impact. This piece explains who RTTP is for, how it is awarded, and how ASTP members can qualify through their professional…
Inteum Company is offering a unique opportunity to attend the ASTP 2026 Annual Conference in Bucharest, Romania, from 20–22 May 2026. This scholarship is designed to support first-time attendees from organisations with ASTP membership.
The WIPO–ATTP Memorandum of Understanding establishes a globally structured yet locally relevant framework to strengthen capacity in IP commercialisation and knowledge transfer. By linking WIPO training with ATTP accreditation pathways, the agreement supports professional development,…
In this Tea with ASTP, Hana Kosova, Knowledge Valorisation expert, presents the findings of a landscape analysis conducted to assess how intellectual assets are managed and valorised in universities…
Tahereh Pazouki, founder of Magrid Learning Solution and CEO of LetzMath, shares how her team translated research into a market-ready digital product. She discusses challenges, lessons learned, and…
This Tea with ASTP offers practical examples of how local and regional authorities and universities can collaborate, improve support instruments and create conditions for new businesses to grow. The…
Jiri Keirsse and Toshal Patel from UCB explore how open innovation programmes support collaboration between academia and industry. The session highlights the role of KTOs, industry expectations, and…
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…
Diego Suarez Pousa and Rick Bonants share how their institutions—Universidade de Santiago de Compostela and Delft University of Technology—support spin-offs after incorporation. Moderated by…
We are proud to announce the launch of the second edition of the ASTP Impact Awards, designed to celebrate and reward outstanding achievements in knowledge transfer (KT). These awards recognise exceptional initiatives, successful collaborations, and impactful projects that drive innovation and…
Shona D’Arcy presents EIT Health’s role in bridging the research-to-market gap. She explores the evolving journey of university spin-outs, compares academic and bootstrapped start-ups, and…
The European Commission has launched a consultation to gather insights on trainings for university students, researchers, and innovators in Knowledge Valorisation. These trainings aim to equip participants with the skills, mindset, and confidence to turn ideas and knowledge into real social and…
Are you passionate about knowledge transfer, digital events, and connecting research to society? The Digital Events Committee is looking for new voices — especially from social sciences, humanities and arts — to join our team of volunteers.
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,…
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