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BioMedical SIG #3
Join Katrina Bradley and BioMedical SIG for a webinar on market access strategies in life sciences. Learn to plan, execute, and optimise early tech deployment.
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SHAPE Spotlight 34
In 2024, Tanja Kovačič presents The Impact Fund of the University of Ljubljana – The HUD Fund in a webinar organised by SHAPE SIG. She highlights the fund’s role in enhancing social sciences, arts, and humanities research impact and explores recent knowledge transfer activities leading to its creation.
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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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WIPO Guide to Trade Secrets and Innovation
The WIPO Guide to Trade Secrets and Innovation highlights the strategic value of trade secrets in driving innovation and protecting confidential information. It provides an overview of trade secret systems, management practices, and their role in modern economies, offering insights for businesses, policymakers, and researchers.
Journals and Articles
Patents for Enhanced Electricity Grids
The EPO-IEA report reveals a sevenfold increase in grid-related patents since 2005, driven by innovations in smart grids, AI, and sustainability. Highlighting Europe’s leadership, it identifies challenges in expanding connections, enhancing flexibility, and ensuring cybersecurity, emphasising grids' critical role in integrating renewables and advancing the global energy transition.
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Digital Innovations SIG: World Lunch #10
The Digital Innovations SIG webinar explores software compliance with open-source licensing, focusing on ensuring ownership and avoiding third-party rights conflicts. Discussions include the use, development, and implementation of software repositories, their challenges, and benefits for licensing and commercial opportunities. Participants share insights and best practices for effective repository management.
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Mapping investors for European innovators | Introducing the Technology Investor Score
Discover how the Technology Investor Score (TIS) identifies key investors for European innovators, bridging funding gaps and enhancing support for technology-driven startups. Explore public-private collaboration, scaling challenges, and actionable insights for growth.
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Legal SIG: European AI Act - 2025
Join us for an insightful webinar, tailored for professionals engaged in knowledge transfer, to delve into the European AI Act and its impact on the sector. The session will provide an in-depth overview of the Act's background and purpose, unpack its key provisions and requirements, and explore strategies for compliance and implementation. Attendees will also gain insight into the ethical and social dimensions of the legislation and how these considerations intersect with their work.
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Tea with ASTP: IPR in China – a tale of two countries
Starting from humble beginnings, China has emerged as the world's largest patent filer and is becoming an IP powerhouse. According to the WIPO's Global Innovation Index 2024, China ranks 11th of the world's most innovative economies, and the Chinese government has pledged leveraging intellectual property to boost innovation and economic growth. This also points to the flipside of the medal, namely a centralised institution with a top-down approach to governance. This webinar explores some practical aspects of the two overlapping impressions, or a “tale of two countries”.
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INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit
The INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit is designed to enable universities, innovation hubs, and stakeholders across Europe to replicate the pre-accelerator programme effectively. In addition to providing step-by-step guidance, templates, and examples, the toolkit ensures the programme's sustainability, inclusivity, and scalability.
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BioMedical SIG #4
Learn about essential IP strategies for healthcare spin-outs, focusing on how tailored approaches for biotech, pharma, and digital health innovations can ensure long-term success. Join experts Sara Holland, Dave Holt, and Elisabeth Downey as they guide you through the key elements of a comprehensive IP strategy, including licences and agreements.
Journals and Articles
New Frontiers in oncology: an evolving innovation ecosystem
A new study from the European Patent Office (EPO) explores how innovation ecosystems are shaping the future of oncology, with knowledge transfer playing a crucial role in bridging the gap between research and market-ready solutions. New Frontiers in Oncology: An Evolving Innovation Ecosystem provides a comprehensive analysis of patent trends in cancer-related technologies, revealing both the strengths and challenges facing Europe in this critical field.