TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR TECHNOLOGY
TRANSFER OFFICES AND RESEARCHERS

  • AWARENESS AND TRAINING

    Promoting a culture of awareness among researchers and actively supporting their journey in discovering and navigating the path of innovation is essential to facilitate the smooth transfer of research activities to the market and society. Facilitating this process is the main goal of the awareness and training program of the Innovation Hub, whose objectives primarily include:

    • Inform and train researchers on the innovation process, bringing innovation activities closer to a wider range of researchers and contexts;

    • Promote and facilitate the take-off and solid development of new innovative projects;

    • Foster synergies and collaborative learning among the five institutions.

    This process entails not only the diversification of skills but also a comprehensive understanding of the principles and processes of technology transfer.

    To achieve these objectives, the Innovation Hub's awareness and training program organizes a range of different activities directed to both researchers and TTO’s personnel.


    For researchers…

    The following activities aim to support researchers in:

    • Gaining a better understanding of the fundamental concepts and principles of the innovation and technology transfer process;

    • Enhancing the acquisition of new skills and knowledge to navigate the innovation journey, from idea generation to market and societal implementation (e.g, intellectual property, market analysis, business case, licensing, spinoff creation, etc.);

    • Learning about various methodologies and tools used in innovation management to launch and consolidate new projects.


    For this purpose, the proposed activities include:

    • Online webinars to provide a more detailed introduction to the innovation process.

      • April 25: The Innovation Journey: How to transform your research results into innovative solutions (Catalyze) 

      • June 6: Grant writing of innovation proposals & innovation sections of proposals based on national / regional grants (BHV partners) 

    • Autonomous modules to facilitate self-directed learning on relevant topics


    For TTO’s personnel… 

    Presential workshops

    • March 12: Tips for success in licensing out (BHV partners) 

    • April 10: Protection of digital assets: intellectual and industrial property rights (Across Legal) 

    • May 15: GDPR: Personal Data Protection and Management in R+D (Across Legal) 

    • June 14: Business models in pharma and healthcare sector (Iolanda Marchueta) 

  • SESSION #1: Tips for success in licensing-out

    March, 13th from 9 to 13 h
    Palau Macaya, paseo de Sant Joan, 108, l'Eixample, 08037, Barcelona.

    The aim of the session is to provide a comprehensive overview of the tools and analysis necessary to prepare a project for transfer through a licensing agreement. The session explores topics relevant to technology transfer offices of research centres and hospitals, such as market needs identification, offer analysis, current market and competitors assessment, identification of potential licensees, and definition of the economic framework and negotiation boundaries.


    Speakers

    • Marta Príncep, (BHV Partners)

    • Albert Zamora, (BHV Partners)

  • SESSION #2: Protection of Digital Assets: Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights

    April, 10th from 10 to 12 h
    ISGlobal, c/ del Rosselló, 171, 1st floor.

    The aim of the session is to provide participants with a comprehensive overview of the fundamental concepts of legal protection for R&D results, including intellectual property (copyrights, databases) and industrial property (patents, models, trademarks, and trade secrets). The session will also offer insights into applying the general legal framework to the results of their own research and the main concepts of intellectual property management.

    To this end, the session will explore in detail the legal protection of digital assets and present best practices for intellectual property management.


    Speaker

    • Malcolm Bain, (Across Legal)

  • SESSION #3: Personal Data Protection and Management in R&D

    May, 15th from 9:30 to 12:30 h
    VHIO, Centro Cellex, c/ de Natzaret, 115-117, Horta-Guinardó, 08035, Barcelona.

    The aim of the session is to provide a comprehensive overview of the principles of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) as applied to research and development, and to explore the main legal obligations for the collection, processing, storage, and sharing of data, as well as concepts related to privacy management.

    The session will delve specifically into the fundamental principles of the GDPR, and the legal obligations and best practices for managing personal data.


    Speaker

    • Malcolm Bain, (Across Legal)

  • SESSION #4: Business Models in the Pharma and Healthcare Sector

    June, 14th from 9 to 13 h
    BBRC, c/ de Wellington, 30, Sant Martí, 08005, Barcelona.

    The aim of the session is to explore the ongoing transformation in the pharmaceutical sector, driven by technology, holistic health approaches, and new business models. It will emphasize the importance of innovation and provide an in-depth understanding of "P medicine."


    Speaker

    • Iolanda Marchueta

  • WEBINAR #1: The Innovation Journey: How to Transform Your Ideas Towards the Market

    April, 25th from 10 to 13:30 h
    Online

    The aim of the session is to provide researchers and research support staff with a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of technology transfer and the necessary steps to navigate the process of transforming ideas into market-ready products. The session delves into the context of innovation in the healthcare sector, explores various models of technology transfer (licensing, collaborations, partnerships), and provides insights into the key steps and strategies for product development, testing, and commercialization. Additionally, the session will cover the fundamentals of intellectual property.


    Speakers

    • Evelyne Klassen, (Catalyze)

    • Eva Moreno, (Catalyze)

  • WEBINAR #2: Grant Writing for Innovation Proposals and Innovation Sections of Proposals Based on National and Regional Grants

    June, 6th from 12 to 13:30 h
    Online

    The session aims to provide practical insights into improving innovation grant applications, focusing on key sections such as need and social impact, market and competition, stakeholder identification, work packages and roadmap, and business case and business model. It will clarify the data required and explain the specific expectations for national grant applications related to innovation and technology transfer, such as CaixaImpulse, AGAUR (Seed, Product, Innovators), Mind The GAP, PERIS, etc.


    Speaker

    • Marta Príncep, (BHV Partners)