This recap of the ASTP EDI SIG annual meeting highlights practical EDI initiatives shared by Kit Bartlet, Sally Makady, and Andrew Carlin. Moderated by Danielle Counotte, the discussion explores strategies for increasing participation, reducing barriers, and embedding inclusion within knowledge…
Professional communities are built on people willing to share, learn and contribute. Jacek reflects on the role of peer learning, volunteering and knowledge exchange, and explains why ambitious knowledge transfer offices will be critical to the future of European innovation.
Our Annual Conference 2026 brought together 345 knowledge transfer professionals from 42 countries for three days of learning, networking and collaboration in Bucharest. From discussions on AI and university-industry collaboration to leadership transitions and the ASTP Impact Awards, the event…
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…
In this webinar, Juliana Queiroga (Business Developer at CESAR Europe) and Adriano Gomes (Portfolio Manager at CESAR Ventures) explore how CESAR supports startups and spin-offs in attracting…
ASTP members have approved the new Board for 2026–2027, with Amanda Zeffman appointed President and Sally Cudmore joining as VP Communities. Discover the new leadership team and join us in shaping the future of knowledge transfer across Europe.
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…
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