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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.
The LES Benelux Pan-European Conference 2025 and exclusive EPO visit in The Hague will unite experts to explore IP’s role in innovation, regulation, and sustainable growth, offering both high-level insights and a practical look at patent examination.
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…
Amir Rizwan presents the London Social Ventures project, which unites universities, government, and industry to support socially driven entrepreneurship. The webinar explores how cross-sector…
ASTP is proud to introduce the KTO Insight & Positioning Report — a new, customised feedback tool developed by the Metrics and Impact Committee to help Knowledge Transfer Organisations (KTOs) better understand their position within the broader European KT landscape.
The Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation, inviting all interested stakeholders to contribute to the future European Innovation Act. A key deliverable of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy. The European Innovation Act will facilitate bringing innovative ideas to…
As Amanda Zeffmann (Cambridge Enterprise) and Elizabeth Nolan (University College Dublin) show, consultancy is more than a side activity — it’s the hidden bridge that connects academia with the outside world.
Collaboration is key to tackling today’s global challenges. Open Innovation and the Quadruple Helix model are reshaping how academia, industry, government, and society work together. Discover how Knowledge and Technology Transfer professionals connect the dots at ASTP’s Thematic Event:…
ASTP is pleased to announce the launch of the European Annual Survey on Knowledge Transfer for financial year 2023 (FY2023). This survey is the most comprehensive Europe-wide effort to capture the activities and outputs of Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs) and Public Research Organisations (PROs),…
Join ASTP’s 2025 Thematic Event at CosmoCaixa, Barcelona — two days of ideas, strategies and networking to boost academia–industry partnerships.
Revenue generation from royalties has long been the dominant metric for measuring economic success from licensing results. For many Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs), counting the number and value of deals remains the easiest measurement of success. While useful for justifying institutional…
ASTP is pleased to announce the launch of a new Special Interest Group (SIG): AI Solutions for Knowledge Transfer (AI4KT). This SIG aims to bring together professionals who are actively applying artificial intelligence (AI) tools and strategies to enhance knowledge transfer (KT) processes.
As innovation cycles accelerate and competition intensifies, businesses are under increasing pressure to deliver results — fast. In this environment, research collaboration isn’t just a nice-to-have. It’s a strategic move.
Industry collaboration has become second nature for many universities. Whether through joint research, consultancy, or student placements, these partnerships deliver clear wins: they attract funding, prove the real-world value of academic work, and help hit performance targets.
Netherlands, July 2025 — Licensing intellectual assets in a complex and fast-changing world requires more than traditional models and patent-based strategies. The EU-funded IMPAC3T-IP action is developing a scenario-based toolbox and training programme to help address this challenge. This will…
You shape spinouts, negotiate strategic deals, and turn research into real-world solutions. Now it’s time to be recognised for it. Apply to become RTTP. Deadline: 5th August 2025.
Across Europe, universities and research institutions are being called upon to play a more active role in driving innovation, economic development, and societal progress. In this context, collaboration with industry is no longer just a funding opportunity or a way to validate research outcomes—it…
ASTP has released its White Paper on Knowledge and Technology Transfer Metrics, officially endorsed by the NAAC. The paper introduces the KTT Metrics Cube—a multidimensional framework to better capture the full spectrum of knowledge transfer activities, including societal and economic impacts.
ASTP European Annual Survey is open and we are collecting data on Knowledge Transfer activities and outputs.
We are pleased to present the Annual Survey Executive Data Report with the data provided by respondents for Financial Year (FY) 2022. This report draws on data from 482 Knowledge Transfer Offices (KTOs) across 23 countries.
ASTP White Paper explores how better metrics can improve knowledge and technology transfer, offering key recommendations for universities, PROs, and policymakers across Europe.
Bastiaan van der Zeeuw explores how innovations like apps, data platforms, and interactive technologies can translate SSH insights into scalable, socially valuable solutions. The discussion will also…
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.…
At the 2025 Annual Conference in Vilnius, ASTP’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) played a prominent role by hosting workshops for the first time.
Discover how the EPO’s Deep Tech Finder supports innovation and technology transfer by identifying Europe’s most promising start-ups. Join our Tea with ASTP webinar on 17 June 2025 to explore tailored use cases for the knowledge transfer community.
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.
The IP4OS Horizon Europe project supports Europe's research landscape by fostering synergy between agile Intellectual Property (IP) management and Open Science (OS) practices. By joining our high-quality capacity-building programme, your research institution will be at the forefront of this…
ASTP launched the EDI Toolkit to support inclusive practices in knowledge transfer, with the EDI SIG actively promoting its use through events, webinars, and collaboration opportunities. Recent highlights include presentations in Vilnius and Eindhoven, with more initiatives planned.
ASTP celebrates the essential contributions of its volunteer community during Volunteers’ Week. This article highlights the role of Board members, committees, Special Interest Groups, and the 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Michael Karle, and invites knowledge transfer professionals to get involved.
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…
Nadina Grosios outlines the regulatory path from academic drug discovery to market, highlighting key studies and concepts that support clinical trial submissions, funding access, and partnership…
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,…
The European Patent Office (EPO) has released a new Technology Insight Report highlighting a sharp increase in innovation in plastic waste management.
Philippe Tschopp explores how aligning manufacturing design with regulatory and clinical strategy enhances the development of oral solid drug products. He focuses on GMP, GLP, and TPP as key…
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…
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…
Licensing university innovation can be challenging, even for experienced KE professionals. In this webinar, two industry experts share common pitfalls and practical advice, followed by a live Q&A to…
In this powerful personal essay, Leah reflects on her experience as one of the first openly transgender professionals in the field. The piece underscores the importance of visibility, solidarity, and the role of ASTP in fostering a more inclusive and equitable professional community.
The National Advisory Assessment Council (NAAC) is pleased to announce the publication of its latest comprehensive report, an in-depth expansion of the previously released white paper. This newly published document provides a thorough examination of key industry challenges, policy recommendations,…
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 European Patent Office (EPO) Patent Index 2024 confirms Europe's strong commitment to innovation and knowledge transfer—despite economic uncertainty.
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…
What does knowledge transfer look like in the humanities—and why does it matter? In this session, Miriam Fussangel showcases how researchers at the University of Cologne are applying cultural,…
Thomas Hanke shares his perspective on how to strategically plan and execute preclinical validation for translational academic research. Drawing on his experience at Evotec—a leading biotechnology…
Jos van der Wijst explores key regulatory challenges in software development, the impact of the EU Digital Decade regulation, and how companies can develop a strategic regulatory roadmap for…
Despite growing awareness and progress, gender inequality continues to impact innovation across Europe — from representation in science and engineering to access to funding. Marking International Women’s Day, this article highlights key data on women's participation in innovation and explores…
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