INSPIRING ERA Exchange: Knowledge Valorisation – How to Turn Research into Practice?

This INSPIRING ERA Workshop will:

• Explore how EU knowledge valorisation policies into practical workflows, templates and decision‑support tools for universities, RTOs and companies.
• Facilitate cross‑sector dialogue among policymakers, practitioners, TTOs, IP and compliance officers, and innovation intermediaries on how to turn research into practice and apply knowledge in the EU and beyond.
• Highlight practical cases related to academic start‑ups and spin‑offs, proof‑of‑market approaches and impact‑oriented IP management that bridge research results to responsible market uptake.
• Enable co‑creation of targeted recommendations for aligning knowledge valorisation, research security and strategic autonomy at EU and national levels.

Programme Highlights

Welcome and Introduction

• Opening remarks, EU knowledge valorisation policy context and INSPIRING ERA overview.

Introductory session: Knowledge valorisation in practice

• Presentations on improving intellectual assets and IP valorisation tools, strengthening support for academic start‑ups and spin‑offs, and introducing the INSPIRING ERA Policy Brief on Knowledge Valorisation.

Pitching Session: Knowledge Valorisation Best Practices from across Europe

• Pitches of 12–20 best practices showcasing how different organisations are turning research into impact while managing risks and strategic interests.

Stakeholder Breakout Discussions

• Interactive group sessions addressing predefined challenges related to incentives, funding continuity, operationalisation of EU tools, intermediary capacities and dual‑use risk management.

Presentation of Breakout Results and Wrap‑up

• Facilitators share key breakout findings; reflections on follow‑up actions and ways to approach the main challenges

Networking Reception

• Informal exchanges to build connections between participants and explore future collaboration opportunities.

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