Is this course right for me?
The course is principally for people who are already working in Knowledge Exchange (KE) but don’t feel completely comfortable or knowledgeable about all aspects of technology transfer/research commercialisation, as they won’t have done the job long enough &/or have experienced enough projects to learn from.
You may also be new to KE, with the level of experience of attendees generally 0-3 years. Some will have more experience, or have held other roles which have given them knowledge &/or skills of relevance i.e. working in industry R&D, sales and marketing or contract and negotiation experience. This means that some delegates will already be aware (and perhaps in some depth) of the content of one or more of the sessions but will have little or no knowledge of other aspects – this course offers everyone a basic grounding across all key aspects of the job.
Whilst delegates will largely be from UK universities and other research institutions of varying levels of research activity, other organisations represented are publicly funded research institutes, funding bodies and companies. There are often several international delegates also attending the course.
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Why should I attend this course?
Many of the technologies that underpin the modern world such as novel therapies, improved medical imaging, renewable energy technologies, new materials or improvements to computer technology have been developed from public or charity funded academic research and has been a major route by which academic institutions have generated impact. The uptake of these technologies by the commercial world is essential for their delivery to society but the nature of this early stage, cutting edge research can mean that commercial partners can be reluctant to take on the risk of developing them to market ready products – those in technology transfer/research commercialisation roles seek to bridge the gap by identifying the most compelling opportunities, developing them and bringing them to the right commercial partner.
Effective technology transfer is highly challenging. It requires an understanding of technical matters in areas such as IP and the structure of licence agreements, a strong commercial sense as well as an ability to manage relationships with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders.
This course aims to equip those at the start of their career in KE with the fundamental knowledge and skills to embark on this process. A key driver for the creation of this course is to provide the KE sector with a gold standard foundational course on technology transfer and its role in KE that draws upon the wealth of experience and best practice in the sector.
What will I learn from the course?
The course also focuses on networking, providing a valuable platform to meet peers, discuss best practice, and interact with the course team and other contributors.
What makes this course different to others available in the sector?
PraxisAuril is able to deliver this training from the unique perspective of KE practitioners. We see the world from the same angle as you do!
We draw on a wide pool of experience and expertise from within the profession and build them into the course content, ensuring we are always delivering up to date, sector leading training and development.
PLEASE NOTE: This course has been updated in light of feedback from earlier deliveries, to ensure that it continues to meet the needs of each of our delegates. The highly participative and interactive programme uses a new range of interactive techniques to engage delegates in an immersive, memorable and enjoyable learning experience.
Make a 20% saving on course fees by registering five or more delegates from your organisation for this event.
The course fee includes:
Course Fee (Members £1,045) | £1,175.00 |
Event terms and conditions
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Networking evening(s)
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