The OECD Just Confirmed What We Already Knew: Europe Has a Startup Funding Problem and It's Fixable A new working paper from the OECD, one of the most authoritative voices on global economic policy, has just published one of the most comprehensive analyses of startup ecosystems ever assembled. Track... 18 Mar 2026 Innovation Intelligence
Technology Transfer in Biotechnology Biotechnology is everywhere: in vaccines that prevent diseases, in drought-resistant crops, in biodegradable bioplastics, and even in the daily detergents we use. But how does a scientific idea transi... 5 Mar 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
Transforming Innovation into Real Results: KnowTransfer at the Service of Businesses In today's world, innovation is not a luxury: it is a key strategy for growth and business competitiveness. Companies that know how to leverage their ideas, research, and emerging technologies manage ... 26 Jan 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
🔍 ATTENTION INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES IN SPAIN! 🔍 ATTENTION INNOVATIVE BUSINESSES! Changes to regulations affecting two key incentives (research staff and economic interest groupings). The correct combination of incentives for research staff and Ec... 8 Jan 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
Societal Readiness Levels (SRL), the new 'must have' to access European Grants In a previous post, we detailed the use of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) as a guide to measure the maturity of a given technology. https://knowtransfer.com/blog/effective-technology-transfer-1/a-... 11 Dec 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
Beyond the Numbers: The Art and Science of Valuing an Early-Stage Tech Startup Valuing a young tech startup is arguably one of the most complex and nuanced challenges within the investment landscape. Unlike their established corporate counterparts, these fledgling companies oper... 26 Nov 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
A Guide to Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs): From Concept to Commercialisation [Click on the icon on the left, to download the TRL Comparison Table (PDF) ].Acomprehensive view of TRLs, RDI, definitions and adaptation to phama, hardware, software and machine learning projects. In... 19 Oct 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
Patents to Profits: How IP is becoming the new Growth Currency 🚀 From Patents to Profits: How Intellectual Property Is Becoming the New Currency for Growth For years, patents were seen as legal shields—defensive assets gathering dust in filing cabinets. But today... 15 Sep 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
216-Hour Milestone: World’s First 6-Gene Pig Lung Xenotransplant in Human Opens Door to Rejection-Free Organ Banks The recent report of a case of a genetically engineered six-gene-edited pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a 39-year-old brain-dead male human recipient following a brain hemorrhage, has demon... 1 Sep 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
Bridging the Innovation Gap: The Critical Role of Technology Transfer in Europe’s AI Era 1. What is Technology Transfer and Why Does it Matter? Technology transfer — the process of moving knowledge and innovations from research institutions to the market — is a strategic lever for turning... 6 Aug 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
Beyond the Dough: Why Patent Valuation is the Secret Ingredient in Gluten-Free Bakery Success The gluten-free bakery market isn't just rising; it’s exploding. Driven by increasing celiac disease diagnosis, broader gluten sensitivity awareness, and a surge in health-conscious consumers, this se... 28 Jun 2025 Effective Technology Transfer
Negotiation of patents and other intangible assets Understanding Your Assets: The Crucial First Step Before entering any negotiation or initiating a transfer, a deep understanding of the asset in question is non-negotiable. Whether dealing with patent... 22 Apr 2025 Effective Technology Transfer