Tech transfer essentials

Target Audience:

All VIB staff

Indicative duration:

3 to 4 hours

General context

Ever wonder how your research can make an impact beyond the lab? This e-learning offers a clear introduction to technology transfer and the valorization process. Learn how scientific results evolve into patents, licenses, collaborations, or even spin-off companies. Led by VIB’s Innovation & Business team, with 25+ years of expertise in IP management, business development, and venture creation, you’ll learn the essentials of translating research into economic and societal value.

Learning outcomes

After this training, you will be able to:

Understand the basics of technology transfer and valorization.
Recognize potential inventions and commercially relevant results in your projects.
Identify pathways for collaboration and innovation at VIB.

Approach

Engaging presentations, in e-learning format, with practical insights and examples to show the different avenues of bringing a fundamental research result to an economically valuable asset.

Event intended for

Everybody at VIB interested to learn more on tech transfer opportunities in research projects.