On 4 and 5 April 2024, the third workshop on innovation and technology transfer took place at the University of Ljubljana, in the framework of the European Association of Universities Eutopia More and the Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and Western Balkans.
Photo: University of Ljubljana
During the event, representatives of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, ARiS, Vesna Fund, University of Rijeka and University of Ljubljana presented examples of practices and challenges they face in the field of innovation, technology and knowledge transfer at their institutions. The second day was dedicated to a workshop on the design and organisation of KTO activities and ecosystem and a presentation of the Knowledge Valorisation Coordination Platform.
The workshop was attended by 30 participants from 18 institutions: Ss Cyril and Methodius University, University Haxhi Zeka, University St.Kliment Ohridski Bitola, University of Rijeka, Goce Delcev University, National Institute of Chemistry, Babes Bolyai University, University of Ljubljana, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency, Alma Mater Europaea ECM, University of Sarajevo, University of Banja Luka, Vesna VC, University of Prishtina, Regional Cooperation Council (RCC), University of Maribor, University of Kragujevac.
VENUE:
University of Ljubljana (Google maps)
Kongresni trg 12
1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
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PRACTICAL INFORMATION
WORKSHOP MATERIALS:
- Innovation and TT in the context of university activities, prof. dr. Maja Klun, Vice-Rector of the University of Ljubljana for Knowledge Transfer, Digitalisation and Sustainable Development
- Knowledge Transfer – Bridging the Valley of Death, Dr. Jure Gašparič, Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, State Secretary
- Presentation ARiS, Dr. Klemen Miklavič, Assistant Director of the Slovenian Research and Innovation Agency
- How innovation and knowledge valorisation (KV) activities are organised at the University of Rijeka, Prof. Saša Zelenika, UNIRI, Vice-Rector for strategic projects
- How innovation activities and TT is organised at the University of Ljubljana, Urša Jerše, University of Ljubljana, Knowledge Transfer Office, Assistant Secretary General
- How innovation activities and TT is organised at the EUTOPIA University, Tuur Roels, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Knowledge Valorisation Officer
- Presentation of the Vesna deep tech venture fund, Nina Dremelj, Managing Partner at the deep – tech Fund
- How innovation activities and TT is organised at the EUTOPIA University, Giovanna Berera, Ca’Foscari University
- From invention to market, Urša Jerše & Peter Alešnik, University of Ljubljana, Knowledge Transfer Office
- RIMAP – the UNIRI knowledge valorisation matchmaking platfrom, Damir Medved, UNIRI
- Rectors’ Forum of SEE and WB, Katja Cerar, University of Ljubljana
The University of Ljubljana organises various activities, events and workshops on topical issues within the framework of Eutopia More, the European association of universities, and the Rectors’ Forum of Southeast Europe and Western Balkans.
