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The technology transfer industry has a great tradition of networking, and ASTP events are the perfect place to connect and learn from your peers, reconnect with old friends and find new partners.

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ASTP is a non-profit organisation committed to knowledge transfer among universities and industry. Our focus is to improve the quality of impact that public research has on the economy and society.

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Create an opportunity for analysing and improving the quality of your TTO having in mind specific geographic, economic and political environment.

MOST RECENT FROM OUR BLOG

ASTP’s blog is dedicated to bringing you closer to the latest research, stories and progress in the technology transfer industry.
Below you will find some of our latest posts

headquarters@astp-proton.eu2018-06-27T11:44:14+00:00
Mixing Business and Research: A Recipe for a More Competitive Proposal?
June 27, 2018
Bruno Woeran is EU-Affairs Manager Research Funding and Innovation Net- works for Merinova Technology Center, Energy-Cluster Vaasa, Finland. He is President of www.TII.org and Board Member for www.ispim.org, Bruno is active in NCURA’s international region and is involved in Knowledge Transfer and Education with several networks www.eaie.org, supports European Qualification Framework (EQF) qualification efforts www.ecqa.org […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-06-21T10:13:51+00:00
Great success for the 1st UTILE Business and Innovation Workshop
June 21, 2018
UTILE project gathered in Sofia promising health and life science projects funded under FP7 and Horizon 2020 to valorise their research results. BRUSSELS, June 22, 2018 – UTILE Project, funded by the European Commission under the H2020 Funding Programme, organised its 1st Business and Innovation Workshop in Sofia, 15 June. The workshop gathered 9 promising […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-07-10T10:39:31+00:00
International Competition for Science Start-ups: deadline extended
June 20, 2018
Deadline extended until 27th July 2018 If you are a scientific entrepreneur with an outstanding start-up company based on scientific research, a university or research institution looking to showcase your most promising academic spin-off: then Falling Walls has the perfect platform for you. Falling Walls Venture is a global platform for the next generation of outstanding […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-06-18T10:19:46+00:00
Scholarships Available for Life Science Postgrads
June 18, 2018
This year, The AUTM Foundation and LifeArc have designed a scholarship to provide promising Life Science postgraduates with the latest technology transfer training and support for a career as a technology transfer professional. Targeting candidates with little or no direct work experience in TTOs, the scholarships offer selected fellows prime academic resources, intellectual mentoring and […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-01-22T15:39:54+00:00
Reasons to back us – Sponsorship special
January 22, 2018
As we approach our 2018 Annual Conference we are asking a variety of established sponsors to unpack their reasons for investing in ASTP-Proton events. First in the line is Ascenion GmbH, the technology transfer partner of leading life science-institutes of the Helmholtz and Leibniz Associations and university clinics. Why do you sponsor ASTP-Proton? As we are […]
Anne2018-01-22T13:42:37+00:00
“Mandatory reading for the entrepreneurial scientist.”
January 22, 2018
Physicists are very smart people. Still, when it comes to moving their ideas from university to market, they often lack the basic set of know-hows that could help them succeed in the technology transfer process. To fill this gap, Entrepreneurship for Physicists: A Practical Guide to Move Ideas from University to Market offers a concise […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-01-22T14:48:28+00:00
The evolution of Tech transfer in Ireland 2006-2016: a practioners perspective
January 19, 2018
Author of this blog, Tom Flanagan is Director of Enterprise and Commercialisation at NovaUCD University College Dublin and a member of ASTP-Proton’s Professional Development Committee. Despite the downturn in the economy and the slow recovery over the last decade, the Technology Transfer ecosystem in Ireland has flourished. This paper presents what has been learned over […]
Noeleen O'Hara2017-07-05T13:48:05+00:00
ASTP-Proton training opened up a whole new network of people I can call on
July 5, 2017
The mission statement of the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP) states: “RTTP status recognises the accomplishments, roles, skills, knowledge, and deal-making expertise of technology transfer professionals.” This is just one example of the advantages you gain when you take part in ASTP-Proton training courses. This September […]
Negotiators are Born and BredNoeleen O'Hara2017-07-03T15:08:28+00:00
Negotiators are Born and Bred
June 30, 2017
By Lou Berneman, Managing Director Texelerate — technology transfer consultancy; Founding Partner Osage University Partners; Advisor to HealthCare Royalty Partners Our daughter, it seems, emerged from the womb negotiating; our son, not so much. Today, she’s still at it (as are her 3 daughters) and […]
Noeleen O'Hara2017-07-03T16:02:24+00:00
What Disruption Actually Is ( and What it’s Not)
June 15, 2017
From Nick Kalliagkopoulos – Prime Ventures (@kalliagk) Disruption according to the Cambridge dictionary is ‘an interruption in the usual way that a system, process or event works’. In the context of technology, startups and Venture Capital, disruption has become a buzzword that is overused and very often misused. You can constantly read about Product X […]
Investor VCs and Operator VCsNoeleen O'Hara2017-07-03T15:57:27+00:00
Investor VCs and Operator VCs
June 15, 2017
The Venture Capital business is full of great firms that were founded by entrepreneurs/operators who became investors mid/late career. From Gene Kleiner and Tom Perkins in the early 70s to Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz at the end of the 00s, this is the iconic model of the venture capital firm and the formula that […]
Noeleen O'Hara2017-07-03T15:39:03+00:00
New! Handbook for a National Association in Knowledge Transfer
June 14, 2017
The NAAC (National Association Advisory Committee) is a permanent committee of ASTP-Proton gathering official representatives of all national associations in Europe, as well as established associations as upcoming associations. The NAAC facilitates interactions between members and is a forum for discussions about EU policy, capacity building initiatives, survey and impact measurement and is a forum […]

PASSION FOR PROFESSION

For a specific industry to be successful it needs to inspire people, and as part of a growing industry ASTP is dedicated to ensuring that the passion for technology transfer is always present. We believe that in contributing, we can help people develop their potential and performance as well as their place in the technology transfer industry.

LEADING PAN-EUROPEAN KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ASSOCIATION

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Considering we are part of such a big and growing industry, there is always something new here at ASTP,
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Falling Walls: Call for NominationsNoeleen O'Hara2019-05-16T16:28:58+00:00
Falling Walls: Call for Nominations
May 16, 2019
Nominations for Falling Walls Venture 2019 are now open! Falling Walls Venture is a global platform for the most promising research-based start-ups nominated by academic institutions from across the world. They provide a stage for pioneering founders who have turned science into business, creating entrepreneurial solutions for today’s most pressing challenges. The fast-paced pitch event […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-16T08:55:28+00:00
Developing University Centres for Sustained Engagement and Impact: Models and Strategies
April 15, 2019
Queen’s University, Belfast, 14 June 2019 University of Bristol, Bristol, 17 June 2019 Universities increasingly face demands to generate new research income, deliver impactful research and engage important constituencies in their city-region and beyond. Centres and institutes are one way to address this need, but in many cases they must be self-supporting. How can centres […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-16T09:00:39+00:00
Understanding Injunctions in European Patent Law : webinar
April 12, 2019
Join 4iP Council’s webinar on injunctions to discuss whether there is a need to adapt statutory provisions in order to guarantee proportionality of decisions on injunctions in Germany. The webinar presents the legal bases for the current discussion on proportionality within TRIPS, European law as well as in selected European jurisdictions, focusing on Germany. It provides […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-16T09:34:43+00:00
The EU-Health Innovation Marketplace: facilitating valorization of project results
April 12, 2019
Read the latest news and find out about the UTILE project in this extensive article published in Impact-The leading Free & Open Access Science Report. Download here (pdf) The EU-Health Innovation Marketplace, UTILE, an online community where Innovation Providers (like research centres, universities and research groups) and Innovation Developers (like big pharma and biotech companies) can meet […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-16T09:36:13+00:00
LifeArc – AUTM Technology Transfer Fellowship
April 12, 2019
The LifeArc-AUTM Fellows programme is a one-year technology transfer training fellowship that run in partnership with the AUTM Foundation. This programme equips academic life scientists, at the graduate or post-doctoral level, with the skills and knowledge to transition into careers in technology transfer through a curriculum that combines formal training with networking, mentoring and practical […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-16T09:37:18+00:00
University of Bologna offer to Train your Staff
April 12, 2019
STAFF TRAINING WEEK 2019: 7 – 11 October 2019 | Bologna, Italy From Technology Transfer to Third Mission: strategies, organisational models and tools The training is intended to explore collaborative University-Industry relationships, both from a political and administrative point of view, their role for future opportunities in industrial innovation, and their impact for business growth. […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-04-23T15:25:01+00:00
2019 Fall Meeting: Call for Proposal Open
March 12, 2019
Over the last few years, ASTP’s Fall Meeting has grown organically into a forum where participants share their knowledge and experiences with their peers. In this encouraging and creative atmosphere, many great ideas have been born and solid networks grown. Year on year, participants at this smaller meeting have engaged with their peers in a […]
Get Ready for 2019 Annual ConferenceNoeleen O'Hara2019-03-11T14:16:35+00:00
Get Ready for 2019 Annual Conference
February 20, 2019
This year, ASTP heads west to Dublin for the 20th Annual Conference: May 21-23, 2019. Situated in the leafy northern suburb of Ballsbridge, the conference guarantees to be the hottest ticket for knowledge transfer professionals in Europe this year. Over the last 19 years, ASTP conferences have united hundreds of KT professionals from across the […]
European Commission Launches IP Boosterheadquarters@astp-proton.eu2019-05-16T14:48:31+00:00
European Commission Launches IP Booster
February 12, 2019
The European Commission has funded a new service to provide specialised, professional IP advice to European Universities and Public Research Organisations. The IP Booster is a free service, designed to help you generate a better and more efficient IP strategy. With carefully selected IP, technology and business strategy experts, IP Booster examines your research and […]
ASTP and JRC sign MOUNoeleen O'Hara2019-01-15T11:31:00+00:00
ASTP and JRC sign MOU
January 14, 2019
It is a pleasure to announce that ASTP has signed a MoU with Joint Research Centre (JRC), the policy research lab of the European Commission. This is a in line with our strategy and determination to be relevant and ambitious on behalf of our profession, community, and members. It vitally important for our profession to […]
Noeleen O'Hara2019-03-21T10:23:33+00:00
Claim your ’15 Minutes of Fame’: Dublin 2019
January 9, 2019
During each Annual Conference we offer participants from the KTO landscape and opportunity to reach out to the community during the Knowledge Stock Exchange (KSE). Split into three distinctive parts: Marketplace, Initiative Sharing and Ecosystem Insights this is an opportunity for you to share your successes, dilemmas or seek out partners for among the 400 guests […]
FY2017 survey now open for submissionsNoeleen O'Hara2019-01-02T10:46:04+00:00
FY2017 survey now open for submissions
December 14, 2018
The ASTP Survey Committee is collecting and analysing relevant data from as many European countries and as many knowledge and technology transfer organisations (KTOs) as possible to be able to provide a report with a representative overview of European KTO’s activity and output. ASTP is pleased to announce the launch of the financial year 2017 […]
Round up of the Fall Meeting 2018Noeleen O'Hara2018-12-04T13:39:40+00:00
Round up of the Fall Meeting 2018
December 4, 2018
Noeleen O'Hara2019-03-14T12:44:55+00:00
Win a scholarship to 2019 Annual Conference, Dublin
November 29, 2018
Inteum is the industry-leading technology transfer software solution for TTO’s that wish to more effectively manage their Intellectual Property and licensing. The scholarship provides: conference registration, round-trip travel to the conference, and accommodation at the contracted ASTP hotel. Altogether, Inteum are offering to finance your inaugural trip to ASTP conference up to the […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-11-28T13:50:36+00:00
Digital Transformation – IP and Blockchain Technologies Event
November 28, 2018
Blockchain has for too long been associated solely with the digital currency Bitcoin. But what is Blockchain technology? What makes Blockchain technology a disruptive innovation? What’s the impact of Blockchain technology on Intellectual Property and the protection of it? Blockchain ledgers create time-stamped records that cannot be retroactively altered. This makes them an ideal […]
Noeleen O'Hara2018-10-30T12:42:40+00:00
Meet the Dutch Life Sciences community on November 29
October 30, 2018
´The next wave of innovation for patients´ The Dutch Life Sciences conference brings together creative entrepreneurs and expert investors. It’s the opportunity for top life scientists to find the business partners they need to realize their ambitions. Want to know what the sector’s next big success story is going to be? It’s a story you […]
European Women Angel Investment ForumNoeleen O'Hara2018-10-17T14:11:57+00:00
European Women Angel Investment Forum
October 17, 2018
Meet the leading women angels and networks from around Europe that work to stimulate female investment. On November 15, Business Angels Europe is organising two intensive workshops for the WA4E partners and their women angels. Panellists from different European countries will dive into the motivation, incentives and inspiration of women angels. In the evening, at […]
Behind the scenes at ETH, ZurichNoeleen O'Hara2018-10-17T12:13:14+00:00
Behind the scenes at ETH, Zurich
October 17, 2018
A busy schedule awaited the ASTP-Proton members who came to Zurich for a visit of ETH transfer, the technology transfer office at ETH Zurich. The multi-national delegation received a warm welcome by Silke Meyns, Head of the Patent and Licensing Group at ETH Zurich and member of ASTP-Proton’s Programming Committee. Silvio Bonaccio, Head of ETH […]

FIRST IMPRESSIONS SHARED

The Knowledge Stock Exchange was a great format to quickly find other technology transfer professionals working in similar fields and willing to share their experiences.

Wim Fyen, KU Leuven R&D, Belgium

This is a wonderful conference to expand the horizon of my knowledge of tech transfer and commercialization.

Seung-Ho Lee, Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

ASTP-Proton’s conference helped us to network with decision-makers in the technology transfer industry and provides a great platform to discuss future innovation in this sector.

Christopher Römer, Inventtory, Germany

Great networking, new knowledge and inspiration!

Jonas Rimbäck, University of Gothenburg, Sweden

The course exceeded my expectations. We were able to exchange experiences and learn different options of approaches to existing problems.

Patricia Lima, Instituto Superior Tecnico, Portugal

Excellent organization, multifarious activities, great atmosphere… I can’t say enough about how well it is tailored to the needs of technology transfer professionals.

Tamara Čolić Milosavljević, Center for Technology Transfer – University of Belgrade, Serbia

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