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SHAPE Spotlight 37

In this SHAPE Spotlight session, 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 member or department, Heidelberg is developing a university-wide, interdisciplinary platform. This interactive 45-minute session explores the challenges, goals, and potential of fostering collaboration across all disciplines — and invites participants to share their own insights.

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Tea with ASTP: The IMPAC3T-IP and Impact Licensing Initiative toolboxes

Technology 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 Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, and on promoting collaboration that delivers societal benefit. Many IP rights remain underused, with untapped global potential. The EU-funded Horizon Europe initiatives—Impact Licensing Initiative and IMPACT3-IP—develop tools, training, and business models to support broader and more global impact. This session explores these initiatives and how they contribute to professional development for practitioners and their clients.

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Tea with ASTP: KTO Best Practices & the Future of AI-Human Balance

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 effectively running a Knowledge/Technology Transfer Office, with a spotlight on integrating AI tools in a professional environment. The discussion explores how to redefine the balance between AI and human expertise in knowledge exchange.

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Tea with ASTP: Follow the Money or Follow the Knowledge?

We are shifting from a purely economic focus to one that includes societal impact, raising challenges in how we measure and manage knowledge and technology transfer. This session explores knowledge flows within innovation ecosystems, moving beyond individual actors to examine how knowledge moves, evolves, and creates value. Through theory and real-world cases—like student incubators and non-traditional impact research—we consider new ways to understand and track impact beyond financial metrics.

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Plastics in transition: technologies for plastics waste management | EPO report

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, and maps the evolving global landscape of innovation. It is accompanied by an interactive technology platform and the Deep Tech Finder tool, offering detailed access to patents and helping connect inventors with investors. The publication supports informed decision-making in both policy and practice, contributing to sustainability and circular economy goals.

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Digital Innovations SIG: World Lunch #13

In this session, 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 approaches, learn how to combine the right licensing strategy with a sustainable business model. The talk also addresses the challenges academic institutions face when commercialising open source research.

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ASTP-EU Forum #9 | Spring 2025

The 9th ASTP-EU Forum offers a unique opportunity to deepen the dialogue between European knowledge transfer professionals and European Commission staff. Participants hear directly from senior Commission representatives working on initiatives that shape the European innovation landscape. This event is organised by ASTP’s Europe Committee.

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Tea with ASTP: The Top 10 Mistakes KT Directors Make?

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 experience setting up and transforming KT offices, and mentoring Directors across Europe. With AI on the horizon, he highlights even greater challenges ahead.

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Tea with ASTP: Industry insights: TTO licensing mistakes and tips

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 help participants improve deal-making and build stronger partnerships.

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SHAPE Spotlight 36

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, historical, and social knowledge beyond academia. Discover how interdisciplinary collaboration, creative partnerships, and the innovative Transferscout concept are bridging the gap between research and society.

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