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The role of European universities in patenting and innovation | A study of academic inventions at the EPO

Technology breakthroughs and innovation are widely recognised as powerful engines of economic growth in developed economies. As a result, research carried out in universities has gained increasing attention as a lever to securing a nation’s competitiveness. However, transferring knowledge to the market often remains a challenge for universities, whose primary missions are related to education and academic research.

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EDI: Mental Health in KT

Explore the importance of mental health in the Knowledge Transfer sector and how KTOs can lead the way in creating a culture of wellness and support. Join our webinar Breaking the Silence: Mental Health in KT, to gain insights on promoting well-being in this field.

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Tea with ASTP: EPO Deep Tech Finder

In this Tea with ASTP, Cornelia Peuser presents the EPO Observatory’s new Deep Tech Finder, a tool that blends the business profiles of around 8,300 investment-ready European start-ups with information on their patent portfolios.

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ASTP EU Forum #7 | Spring 2024

The 7th ASTP- EU Forum continues the dialogue between European knowledge/technology transfer professionals and staff of the European Commission. At this free online event, you shall have the opportunity to hear directly from senior Commission staff working on initiatives which directly impact the innovation landscape.

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ASTP-EU Forum #6 | Fall 2023

The 6th ASTP- EU Forum continues the dialogue between European knowledge/technology transfer professionals and staff of the European Commission. At this free online event, the participants had the opportunity to hear directly from senior Commission staff working on initiatives which directly impact the innovation landscape: ERA Action 17, ResearchComp, and the EU "Patent Package". The Unit for Valorisation policies and IPR shared with us updates on the recently adopted policies and tools as well as the next developments in knowledge valorisation. The ERC presented the results of a new study revealing how frontier research spurs patented inventions. The EIC provided further insight on the Transition Open funding scheme and on the role of technology transfer to support funded projects. Finally, for the first time we hosted a representative of the unit in charge of innovation policy and access to finance who presented the New European Innovation Agenda.

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ASTP-EU Forum #5 | Spring 2023

The Unit for Valorisation policies and IPR shared with us updates on the recently adopted policies and tools as well as the next developments in knowledge valorisation. The ERC presented the results of a new study revealing how frontier research spurs patented inventions. The EIC provided further insight on the Transition Open funding scheme and on the role of technology transfer to support funded projects. Finally, for the first time we hosted a representative of the unit in charge of innovation policy and access to finance who presented the New European Innovation Agenda. The Forum offers plenty of opportunities to stay up to date on the European policy context and to interact with policymakers and peers operating in the world of knowledge transfer!

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Openness, IPR and Technology Transfer

This webinar aims to clarify the differences between “open” practices and policies and to show that openness is not incompatible with IP protection or commercial exploitation. The focus on “open” requirements will be in the context of the EC’s Horizon Europe funding programme, and the implications for TTOs.

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