Events

Masterclasses

ASTP has a long tradition of attracting KT experts to deliver masterclasses at our live events. Now, by popular demand, we have converted this to an service online, drawing on the vast experience of ASTP members and friends. The numbers in each group are tightly limited to allow attendees to have the best possible online interaction
Masterclasses
Online

Masterclass

Advanced Patenting Strategy and Pitfalls

19 March 2026

There is more than one way to navigate the patent process – and patents are not the only tool…
Training Guide

More about ASTP Masterclasses

Download our guide to find out about the list of topics already delivered in our masterclass series. Contact us if you would like us to organise to rerun one of these. Don't forget, with our Premium Membership package, you get access to three masterclasses of your choice per year.

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Testimonials

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The new website signals this pioneering, resonating role and is a tribute to the many accomplishments and innovations European TTO’s have generated and implemented over many years, thus strengthening both our economy and society.

Koenraad Debackere

KU Leuven, Belgium

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It was great to experience the uncomplicated and fruitful exchange with colleagues from all over Europe, as well as the positive professional spirit of this conference.

Franck Döbrich

Universitat des Saarlandes WuT GmbH, Germany

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I strongly recommend the course, even if you are not going to set-up an office but you are part of the team that wants to change or improve how technology transfer is done at your institution.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

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Excellent organisation, multifarious activities, great atmosphere… I can't say enough about how well it is tailored to the needs of technology transfer professions.

Tamara Čolić Milosavljević

Centre of Technology Transfer - University of Belgrade, Serbia

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The expert-panel discussion educated me in strategic and meritorious choice of inventions to approach investors and manage investment funds for establishing a spin off.  

Ram Siddappa

Erasmus MC, Netherlands