Launch of the new Community of Practice
For those working at the intersection of research, licensing and commercialisation, having access to new tools, training opportunities and an engaged community can make a big difference. Knowledge and Tech transfer professionals, IP and licensing professionals, researchers and SME intermediaries, all operate within an ecosystem undergoing profound changes, whether these be driven by policy, commercial […]
From AI to co-creation: key themes from ASTP Conference 2026
Licensing is becoming more complex and increasingly tied to questions of societal impact. Yet many professionals and their organisations still lack practical frameworks for handling equitable access, co-creation, crisis licensing, or non-traditional IP assets in day-to-day practice. Those challenges were central to discussions at the LESI Annual Conference 2026 in Dublin, where IMPAC3T-IP joined IP and licensing professionals from […]
How licensing is evolving: key discussions from LESI Annual Conference 2026
Licensing is becoming more complex and increasingly tied to questions of societal impact. Yet many professionals and their organisations still lack practical frameworks for handling equitable access, co-creation, crisis licensing, or non-traditional IP assets in day-to-day practice. Those challenges were central to discussions at the LESI Annual Conference 2026 in Dublin, where IMPAC3T-IP joined IP and licensing professionals from […]
Building knowledge valorisation competences in the Western Balkans
Efforts to strengthen knowledge valorisation across Europe are increasingly focusing on building practical skills and shared methodologies, particularly in regions where transfer ecosystems are still developing. One recent example is a training organised at the Intellectual Property Office in Belgrade, Serbia. Over 40 participants from the Western Balkans, Hungary and Turkey joined the project training team to explore tools that could support them in achieving greater […]
From licensing to impact: 7 lessons from licensing experts
Research does not just create knowledge, it can drive real change. Through different perspectives, experts working at the intersection of research, innovation and knowledge transfer recently came together to highlight and discuss how research can create societal and economic value. What became clear was the importance of collective engagement, thoughtful use of intellectual property, and early alignment between partners in generating impact. They also showed how small-scale projects can lead to meaningful societal benefits. These reflections, shared during the launch […]
IMPAC3T-IP launches Toolbox and Academy to advance licensing for impact
We’re happy to announce the launch of our toolbox and certified IMPAC3T-IP™ Academy, designed to support intellectual property (IP) and licensing professionals in addressing shifting challenges across research, innovation, and technology transfer. The tools aim to provide licensing professionals with the means to generate greater impact from research results, often in cases where clear patentable […]
From efficiency to strategy: AI, the IMPAC3T-IP toolbox and the future of technology transfer
Artificial Intelligence is no longer a futuristic concept in Knowledge and Technology Transfer (KTT); it is the engine of a profound transformation. As the IMPAC3T-IP project finalises its comprehensive toolbox, a new breed of digital instruments is emerging. These tools do not merely automate routine tasks, but rather, they are unlocking the potential of non-conventional […]
Licensing for broader impact: equipping TTOs and KTOs to manage diverse research outputs
Tech Transfer and STEM University Tech Transfer Offices (TTOs) have traditionally focused on licensing patent rights to commercial companies – an example of economic impact from publicly funded research. This means that they have also tended to focus on research groups from STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). This situation has been reinforced by […]
IMPAC3T-IP heads to LESI Pan-European conference to debate future of licensing tools and skills
Later this month, the EU-funded IMPAC3T-IP initiative will join IP and licensing leaders at the LESI Pan-European Conference in The Hague. The project will take part in a roundtable on how licensing deals can deliver broader impact, and whether that requires more refined professional skills, more specialised tools, or both. The session, facilitated by IMPAC3T-IP’s […]
8 key takeaways on licensing for impact: highlights from ‘Tea with ASTP’
A recent Tea with ASTP webinar brought together Lisa Cowey of IMPAC3T-IP and Bruno Vandermeulen of the Impact Licensing Initiative (ILI) to dispel some of the confusion that has arisen between these two EU-funded projects, but more importantly, to understand how they complement each other and how the tech transfer ecosystem can get involved and […]