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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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Tea with ASTP: Preparing inventors for commercialisation

We all want more deals and start-ups, better metrics and more impact. How do we accomplish it, especially on a limited budget?

 

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Towards a reform of the research assessment system

From March to November 2021, the European Commission consulted European and international stakeholders on how to facilitate and speed up reform so that the quality, performance and impact of research and researchers are assessed on the basis of more appropriate criteria and processes.