Join this webinar focused on Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Technology Transfer (TT), which will explore their similarities and differences and answer practical questions:
- When should a researcher focus on knowledge transfer even at the expense of technology transfer, e.g., publishing urgent results rather than protecting them with a patent?
- Are there societal reasons to prioritize knowledge transfer over technology transfer, for example in cooperative efforts to fight climate change?
- What guiding questions can help make the decision? Does intellectual property (IP) actually hinder publication or broader knowledge transfer?
The webinar will present practical examples from various scientific fields (AI, medicine, energy), illustrating how KT and TT interact in real-world developments.
Topics covered in the webinar:
- Definitions of Knowledge Transfer (KT) and Technology Transfer (TT) – similarities and differences
- KT: collaborative research, Open Science, standards, citizen science
- TT: IP protection, licensing, commercial developments
- Practical examples in AI, medicine, and green energy – synergies and clashes between KT and TT
- When KT and TT clash – IP protection vs. communication and broad dissemination, with practical tips to decide
- Situations where Knowledge Transfer should take priority over Technology Transfer
For more information and registration, visit: https://www.wideradvance.eu/events/webinars/knowledge-versus-technology