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This webinar on 7 May 2026 (14-16:00 CET) explains the concept of Knowledge transfer and Technology Transfer, analyse the similarities and differences between them, and address practical questions:
- When should a researcher focus on Knowledge Transfer, even if this comes at the expense of Technology Transfer (e.g., publishing urgent results vs. protecting them with a patent)?
- Are there societal reasons that justify giving priority to knowledge transfer over technology transfer, for instance in cooperative efforts to fight climate change?
- What helpful questions can guide the decision? Does intellectual property (IP) actually hinder publication or broader knowledge transfer?
Interesting practical examples from several scientific fields (AI, medicine, energy, etc) illustrate how knowledge transfer and technology transfer intertwine in real-world developments.
The webinar addresses:
- Definition of Knowledge (KT) and Technology Transfer (TT). Similarities and differences.
- KT: Collaborative research, Open Science, Standard Settings, Citizen Science
- TT: IP protection, licensing, commercial developments
- Practical examples in real developments (AI, medicine, green energies): Synergies and clashes between KT and TT.
- When Knowledge and Technology Transfer clash: IP protection vs. communication or broad dissemination. Tips to decide the course of action.
- When should Knowledge Transfer have priority over Technology Transfer?
- Other considerations
Agenda
14:00 – 14:10: Connection start & Introduction
14:10 – 14:20 Presentation of the widerAdvance Facility
14:20 – 15.30 Main presentations by invited speakers
15.30 – 15:55: Round table discussion
15:55 – 16:00: Wrap up
Moderator: Alicia Boto (CSIC)
For more information about this webinar, please refer to the source page of this announcement: https://www.wideradvance.eu/events/webinars/knowledge-versus-technology