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National Associations Advisory Committee (NAAC)

The NAAC is one of ASTP’s governing bodies, uniting 35 European National Associations from 28 countries, plus three Global Guests since 2024.

Chaired by ASTP Vice President NAAC, Laura Spinardi, it strengthens Europe’s innovation ecosystem by fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration.

As a European-level representative, the NAAC advocates for knowledge transfer, ensuring its role in innovation is recognized and supported. By promoting cross-border synergies, it helps shape the future of knowledge transfer and innovation.

National Asssociations Locations

  • Austria, Informal Austrian KT Network
  • Belgium, Réseau LIEU
  • Belgium, TTO Flanders
  • Bulgaria, BgTTN
  • Chile, Red de Gestores Tecnológicos de Chile
  • Croatia, Cro-Link
  • Czech Republic, Transfera.cz
  • Denmark, Universities Denmark
  • Estonia, Informal Estonian KT Network
  • France, Réseau C.U.R.I.E
  • France, Réseau SATT
  • Germany, Transfer Allianz e.V.
  • Greece, Praxi Network
  • Greece, METEX
  • Hungary, ETTF
  • Iceland, TTO Iceland
  • Ireland, IKTA
  • Italy, Netval
  • Italy, PerfeTTO
  • Lithuania, Informal Lithuanian KT network
  • Luxembourg, KTLux
  • Malta, Informal Maltese KT Network
  • Netherlands, KEEN-NL
  • New Zealand, Kiwinet
  • Norway, FIN
  • Poland, IP Management Poland
  • Poland, PACTT
  • Serbia, Informal Serbian TT Network
  • Serbia, Formal Serbian TT Network
  • Slovenia, SI-TT
  • South Africa, SARIMA
  • Spain, Red OTC
  • Spain, RedTransfer
  • Sweden, SNITTS
  • Switzerland, SwiTT
  • Turkey, ÜSIMP
  • Ukraine, UTTA
  • United Kingdom, KEUK

NAAC Resources

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20 May 2026

Second Edition of the Handbook for National Associations in Knowledge Transfer Is Now Available

We are pleased to announce the release of the second edition of the Handbook for National Associations in Knowledge Transfer, developed by our National Association Advisory Committee (NAAC) as a practical and community-driven resource for strengthening knowledge transfer ecosystems across Europe…
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03 Nov 2025

KTT Metrics Report to Boost Harmonisation Across Europe Released

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…
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07 Jul 2025

Paving the Path to Harmonised Knowledge Transfer Metrics: ASTP’s White Paper Endorsed by NAAC

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.
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07 Jul 2025

ASTP White Paper | Knowledge and Technology Transfer Metrics

ASTP White Paper explores how better metrics can improve knowledge and technology transfer, offering key recommendations for universities, PROs, and policymakers across Europe.
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09 Apr 2025

NAAC Report Released: A Comprehensive Expansion of the White Paper

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,…
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09 Apr 2025

NAAC Report Released: A Comprehensive Expansion of the White Paper

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.
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10 Dec 2024

ASTP White Paper | Enhancing Spin-Offs in Europe

Explore ASTP's White Paper, endorsed by NAAC, “Catalysing Change: Exploring trends and strategies to enhance the spin-off process in Europe”. Learn strategies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and robust support systems to enhance research institutes' impact on competitiveness and development.
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24 Oct 2024

ASTP White Paper Unveils Strategies for Boosting Spin-Offs in Europe

Explore ASTP's White Paper, endorsed by NAAC, “Catalysing Change: Exploring trends and strategies to enhance the spin-off process in Europe”. Learn strategies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and robust support systems to enhance research institutes' impact on competitiveness and development.
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20 Apr 2020

White Paper | Embedding KTOs in Horizon Europe

The 2020 white paper Embedding Knowledge Transfer Offices in Horizon Europe Projects, published by ASTP's National Associations Advisory Committee, advocates integrating KTOs into EU-funded projects. It highlights their role in fostering innovation, improving industry-academia collaboration, and…
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09 Mar 2020

NAAC Handbook

Authored by ASTP-Proton (2017), this handbook provides guidance for establishing and managing National Associations in Knowledge Transfer. It offers strategies for fostering innovation, supporting regional ecosystems, and enhancing collaboration between academia and industry. The document is aimed…
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Sandra Aresta

CIBIO - Centro de Investigação em Biodiversidade e Recursos Genéticos, Portugal

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ASTP Annual conference is a unique opportunity to take time to exchange best practices among TT professionals and to network at an EU level.

Cécile Cavalade

ULB TTO, Belgium

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From day one ASTP has been a tremendous help. Learning throughs seminars and workshops or meeting peers for discussions, there is always someone around to exchange ideas with.

Paul van Dun

KU Leuven, Belgium

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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

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Paul van Dun

KU Leuven, Belgium