At this conference, we want to gain deeper knowledge of the human factor in our industry. What are the strategic implications of adopting a human-centred philosophy? How does bearing individuals in mind as well as companies influence our hardware (landscaping, buildings, basic infrastructure…) and our software (networking, services, etc.)?
CCTT has launched a new study on new investment models for innovation ecosystems. The goal is to develop a model that can inform investment strategies of both public and private investors and increase the pool of resources and expertise available to support the creation and operation of innovation districts as engines of urban transformation and sustainable and inclusive growth.
The conference brought together key representatives from within the European Commission to meet and discuss two key themes with the community of KT practitioners represented by ASTP. The first focused on sharing the results of the most recent joint project with the JRC, while the second identified topics for further direct collaboration with the EC, highlighting several other intitiatives driven by these national and pan-European communities.
The theme of IASP Nantes will be "The 4th Industrial Revolution: areas of innovation and science parks as key boosters for a successful transition". The conference will bring together experts from science and technology parks and other areas of innovation, technology-based incubators, academia, the public sector and business to discuss and debate in depth the latest trends in our industry’s increasingly complex structures for professional innovation support.
Promoting research and innovation, digitalisation and connectivity is among the priorities of the Romanian Presidency of the Council of the EU. The 2018 edition of European Innovation Scoreboard has confirmed the large innovation gap between West and East Europe. At the same time, following President Juncker's 2017 State of the Union address, the Commission adopted in February 2018 a strategy for 'A credible enlargement perspective for and enhanced EU engagement with the Western Balkans'.
An important challenge in establishing spin-off companies of RTO’s, certainly when it concerns deep-tech spin-offs, is attracting finance for the first year before establishing a new company and two to three years after the start of such new companies. TTO’s can play an important role in assisting the management of spin-off companies and in finding such finance, as TTO’s often are in contact with a wide variety of investors and have knowledge and experience regarding subsidy and other financing programs.
Technological disruption requires us to learn faster than we ever had to before. Behaviours we’ve honed for decades are becoming obsolete in a few short years. Combined with a generational mindset shift in how we view the world, many are wondering how to remain relevant. What’s the key quality for success in this world of constant change?
The European Union challenged today in the World Trade Organisation (WTO) the systemic practices that force European companies to give up sensitive technology and know-how as a precondition for doing business in China. This legal action builds up on a case launched by the EU in June 2018.
The core mission of the CCTT is to provide expert services to DGs, regional and local authorities and relevant stakeholders in three key areas: - technology transfer operational support, - financial instruments conception and - design and support to innovation ecosystems and clusters.
