NORTHERN BALKANS EXPERT WORKSHOP/KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER FROM UNIVERSITIES AND PUBLIC RESEARCH INSTITUTES: STRATEGIC APPROACHES FOR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

This workshop about knowledge transfer in Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia will take place in Sofia on June 1, 2012. The workshop will be conducted in the framework of the Knowledge Transfer Study 2010-2012 on behalf of the European Commission, General Directorate Research and Innovation.

Objectives

The contribution of universities and public research organisations in Bulgaria, Romania and Croatia to economic development is increasingly recognised. However, there are severe challenges for all stakeholders involved in knowledge transfer: Universities need to refine their concepts for joint research with industry, intellectual property management, and university spin-offs; knowledge transfer personnel needs to be trained. Companies need to become more involved in collaborative research. Agencies funding research and innovation need to adopt a more coherent approach. This workshop is intended to discuss challenges of knowledge transfer, good practices, and ways towards more systematic approaches.

Target groups

The workshop convenes stakeholders in knowledge transfer, in particular from universities, public research organisations, governmental organisations and business. Attendance is free of charge and by personal invitation. We expect more than 50 participants. Please note that costs for accommodation and travel cannot be reimbursed.

Deadline: 31 May 2012

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