This workshop focuses on how research knowledge is translated into societal, economic, and technological value through effective technology transfer and knowledge valorisation. While high-quality research is a necessary foundation, impact is not automatic; it requires deliberate mechanisms, skills, incentives, and institutional support to move ideas from laboratories into real-world applications.

The workshop examines the full valorisation pathway, including intellectual property management, licensing strategies, spin-off creation, collaborative research with industry, and non-commercial forms of impact such as policy advice, standards, and social innovation. It highlights the diversity of valorisation models across disciplines, sectors, and regions, and addresses the persistent gap between academic incentives and impact-oriented activities.

Academic speakers will discuss evidence on what drives successful knowledge transfer, the role of researchers at different career stages, and how institutional frameworks shape behaviour. Industry and innovation ecosystem representatives will share practical perspectives on engaging with academia, de-risking early-stage technologies, and building long-term partnerships. The workshop also explores how funding schemes, evaluation criteria, and career assessment systems can better recognise and reward valorisation activities.

The objective of the workshop is to identify effective strategies for enabling responsible and sustainable technology transfer while preserving academic freedom and research excellence.

Extended Key Takeaways & Outputs

• A clear mapping of technology transfer and valorisation pathways
• Evidence-based insights into what drives successful research impact
• Best practices for university–industry collaboration
• Guidance on incentives, evaluation, and career recognition for valorisation
• Recommendations for building sustainable and responsible innovation ecosystems