Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Valorisation
Knowledge transfer is a term used to encompass a very broad range of activities to support mutually beneficial collaborations between universities, businesses and the public sector. Discussion around KT often focuses on the formation of spin-out businesses or the licensing of intellectual property (IP) based on the outputs of university science and technology-related research. Although these are vitally important areas, KT actually encompasses a much broader range of activities and is not limited to the science and technology disciplines. In Western Balkan, where R&D capacities have been greatly affected by brain drain and underinvestment in research, where technology transfer activities are still scarce and collaboration with industry tends to be driven by occasional opportunities rather than by strategic, long term partnerships - the need for a strategic approach to knowledge transfer in order to improve the science and innovation systems in WB is obvious. In other words, knowledge of how to cover the entire chain from research to the market should be facilitated. In this regard, some relevant activities are currently ongoing in the region.
Knowledge valorisation is the process of creating social and economic value from knowledge by linking different areas and sectors and by transforming data, know-how and research results into sustainable products, services, solutions and knowledge-based policies that benefit society. It's the aim to maximise the transformation of research and innovation results into solutions - e.g. through intellectual asset management or standardisation.
News
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Roundtable on University Libraries and Open Science
The University of Sarajevo hosted an academic event titled "Roundtable on University Libraries and Open Science" on 15 May 15 2023. The purpose of this round table, organised by the Committee for...
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On April 4th, 2023, Ministry of Education and Sports (MES) and Science and POLICY ANSWERS partner NASRI (National Agency for Science, Research and Innovation) organized the second National Conference ...
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POLICY ANSWERS Capacity Building success in Serbia
Project partner Institute Mihajlo Pupin (IMP) organized five workshops in four different regions of Serbia - in Belgrade, Novi Sad, Čačak and Niš - as part of the POLICY ANSWERS project which also powers...
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Events
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International Symposium on Sustainable Urban Development 2023
The Bosnian-Herzegovinian American Academy of Arts and Sciences is excited to start the Days of BHAAAS today! Tuzla, the salt capital of the region with its beautiful Pannonian salt lakes, is welcoming...
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In this workshop, participants will have the opportunity to learn how to identify, protect and manage their intellectual property assets, and how they can help them generate additional income for their...
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Horizon IP Scan - Info Session
Helping SMEs manage and valorise Intellectual Property (IP) in R&I collaborations. Horizon IP Scan is a tailored, free-of-charge, first-line IP support service provided by the European Commission ...
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Organisations
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KsIIP is as a non-profit Association (NGO) established in Kosovo in 2012 at the Ministry of Public Administration registered under the Law on Freedom of Association. Kosovo Institute of Intellectual Property...
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Intellectual Property Office of the Republic of Serbia
responsible for intellectual property in Serbia.
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State Office of Industrial Property in North Macedonia
responsible for Intellectual Property in North Macedonia
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Calls
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Are you hosting and managing research infrastructure that has commercial potential but remains underutilized or unused? Are you wondering how to capitalize on these assets by leveraging them for commercially...
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2023 OSCE Scholarship Programme at the European Innovation Academy
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) offers 30 fully-paid scholarships to young developers and start-uppers, young professionals, students and recent graduates from the Western...
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This Co-fund Action in Horizon Europe aims to establish regional innovation valleys involving regions with lower innovation performances. The eligibility conditions require the participation of at least...
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Documents
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Analysing the Skills Dimension of Technology Transfer in the Western Balkans - Comparative Report
This report is an output of the project ‘Analysing the skills dimension of technology transfer in the Western Balkans’, which is part of ENTRSD WP22 - 2.6 Engaging Enterprises in Skills Development. The...
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Strengthening Technology Transfer in Europe - Focus on Western Balkans and South-East Europe
With its main focus on the Western Balkans (WB), the conference “Strengthening technology transfer in Europe” could not have come at a more appropriate time, i.e. just a few weeks after the EU Enlargement...
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The management and commercialisation of intellectual property in European universities
This report presents the results of an empirical study that explores intellectual property (IP) management practices among universities in the European Union. The report presents models and processes ...
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Links
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[EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023] Videos of the sessions
EU Knowledge Valorisation Week 2023: The European forum to exchange experiences and discover novel approaches of creating value from scientific findings and inventions. The event has been recorded...
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Intellectual Property Rights System in Kosovo
A comprehensive website on the Intellectual Property Rights System in Kosovo has been recently launched at the address: www.pronesiaintelektuale.com. The website was developed in the framework of the...
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Country information at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO)
The website of WIPO has dedicated pages on the members: Albania: https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp?country_code=AL Bosnia and Herzegvina: https://www.wipo.int/directory/en/details.jsp...
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Projects
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EU Support for intellectual property rights system in Kosovo
The overall objective of the project is to further support the role of Kosovo on economic governance through effective regulatory functions in line with SAA obligations, in order to ensure a level...
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EU Support to Intellectual Property Rights Bosnia and Herzegovina
The project is supported through the IPA programme for Bosnia and Herzegovina, supporting the country to align with the EU aquis. The project aims to upgrade the IPR system, support the alignment of the...
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Societal Engagement with Key Enabling Technologies
KETs to solve societal challenges Key enabling technologies (KETs) are investments and technologies that allow European industries to retain competitiveness and capitalise on new markets. This is the...
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