cliff pavlovic - experience in commercialization: an international perspective
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An International Perspective
Dr. Cliff PavlovicIP Officer at K.U.Leuven Research and Development (former)
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A process of skill and knowledge transferamong governments or universities and otherinstitutions to ensure that scientific andtechnological developments are accessible toa wider range of users who can then furtherdevelop and exploit the technology (Summarized fromWikipedia)
A process of moving promising researchtopics into a level of maturity ready formarket use (Summarized from Wikipedia)
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Science background
Transitioned into technology
transfer/commercialization
First worked in Canada...
...then in Belgium
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Started work in Canada In Montreal, with Gestion Univalor Largest tech transfer firm in Quebec
Opportunity to learn Project outside of Canada Target: Office with a proven track record Choice: K.U.Leuven
Study to understand what elementscontribute to successful technology transfer
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K.U.Leuven Research and Development (LRD) Tech transfer unit of K.U.Leuven Largest in Flanders
One of the most successful technologytransfer offices in Europe Award in 2008
Study completed (6 months), report writtenand presented Leuven model examined
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Research divisions:1,250 researchers
Industry
IP-protection & licensingSpin-offs & regional development K.U.Leuven R&D
K.U.Leuven
Research collaboration
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Faculties, departments, research groups:quality in research and educationalactivities
LRD divisions:Contract and budgetary
autonomy, flexibility withincentives
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IMECASMLPhilipsFraunhofer
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3 key elements Researcher outreach and involvement
Tools to facilitate work of the tech transferprofessional
Focus on economic development and use of KPIs toshowcase effects
Work as tech transfer professional continued
post-study Longer exposure to the tech transfer framework
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Discussing the report
Working with trade commissioners Helping to plan a Flemish delegation visit to Canada
Fact-finding trip to Luxembourg
Showcasing opportunities in Canada
Innovation Clusters Example: Bromont (microelectronics and nanotech)
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How to share vast amounts of information?
How to discover and connect with... Organizations and commercial partners?
Funding?
Needed expertise?
What services do different organizations,such as DFAIT, provide?
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... yet just the beginning of the discussion
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