Spain's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem by Juan Casado 5th May 2026 A Vibrant Ecosystem, Still Maturing Published in 2026, the OECD's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Diagnostics of Spain is the most comprehensive international benchmarking of Sp... 5 May 2026
What Is Your Patent Actually Worth? by Raúl Mata 17th April 2026 You filed the patent. You paid the fees. You have the certificate. Now a potential investor asks: "What is it worth?" Most researchers and founders go quiet at this point.... 17 Apr 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
INNOVACEF X: When Entrepreneurship Meets Academia by Juan Casado 13th April 2026 The X Concurso INNOVACEF de Emprendimiento e Intraemprendimiento Científico, jointly organised by CEF.- UDIMA and the Colegio de Economistas de Madrid, celebrated its te... 13 Apr 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
Why Research Visibility Is the First Step in Technology Transfer by Juan Casado 30thMarch 2026 Strong research and protected intellectual assets create the foundation for meaningful innovation. Yet the path from scientific achievement to real-world application ofte... 30 Mar 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
The OECD Just Confirmed What We Already Knew by Juan Casado and Raúl Mata 18th March 2026 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 analyse... 18 Mar 2026 Effective Technology Transfer
Technology Transfer in Biotechnology by Juan Casado 5th March 2026 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... 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