List of Figures ............................................... xix
List of Tables ................................................ xxi
List of Contributors ........................................ xxiii
Introduction ................................................ xxvii
References .................................................. xxxiv
SECTION 1: TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER OFFICE (TTO) ..................... 1
Introduction .................................................... 1
References ...................................................... 4
1 CASE STUDY 1: A Look Inside Imperial College's TTO ......... 5
1.1 Setting the scene .......................................... 5
1.2 Identifying best practices ................................. 7
1.2.1 TTO team and structure .............................. 7
1.2.2 Screening/assessment ............................... 11
1.2.3 IP management ...................................... 13
1.2.4 Commercialization .................................. 14
1.3 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 16
1.4 Future opportunities ...................................... 17
1.5 Best practices ............................................ 18
1.6 References ................................................ 18
2 CASE STUDY 2: Technology Transfer at VIB .................. 19
2.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 19
2.1.1 VIB TTO ............................................ 21
2.2 Identifying best practices ................................ 22
2.2.1 The early beginnings and the catalyzing role of
the Flemish government ............................. 22
2.2.2 Screening and assessment process at VTB TTO ........ 24
2.2.3 IP management ...................................... 27
2.2.4 TTO support of entrepreneurs ....................... 28
2.2.5 Results and achievements in terms of valorization .. 29
2.2.5.1 Basic tech transfer statistics ................. 29
2.3 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 30
2.3.1 Implications for TTO ............................... 30
2.3.2 Implications for universities/research
organizations ...................................... 30
2.3.3 Implications for policy makers ..................... 30
2.4 Future opportunities ...................................... 30
2.5 Best practices ............................................ 31
2.6 References ................................................ 32
3 CASE STUDY 3: The Creation of a New Technology
Transfer Office ........................................... 33
3.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 33
3.1.1 Introduction to IIMCB and Ochota Biocentre ......... 33
3.1.2 General information about the BioTech-IP ........... 34
3.1.3 History of technology transfer in Poland ........... 34
3.2 Identifying best practices ................................ 35
3.2.1 BioTech-IP's history ............................... 35
3.2.2 TTO team and structure ............................. 37
3.2.3 TTO tasks and responsibilities ..................... 37
3.2.4 Financing .......................................... 38
3.2.5 Achievements ....................................... 38
3.2.6 Future plans ....................................... 39
3.3 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 39
3.3.1 Implications for TTO ............................... 40
3.3.2 Implications for research organizations ............ 40
3.3.3 Implications for policy makers ..................... 40
3.4 Future opportunities ...................................... 41
3.5 Best practices ............................................ 41
3.6 References ................................................ 42
4 CASE STUDY 4: A Model for IP Transfer and Shareholding
for University Spin-Offs: The "Dresden Model" ............. 43
4.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 43
4.2 Identifying best practices ................................ 46
4.2.1 Evolution of the "Dresden Model" ................... 48
4.2.2 The Dresden Model today ............................ 48
4.3 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 49
4.4 Future opportunities ...................................... 49
4.5 Best practices ............................................ 49
4.6 References ................................................ 50
SECTION 2: FUNDING ............................................. 51
Introduction ................................................... 51
References ..................................................... 54
5 CASE STUDY 5: Environmental Success Factors of Imperial
College's TTO ............................................. 55
5.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 55
5.2 Identifying best practices ................................ 57
5.2.1 University level ................................... 58
5.2.2 Regional level: Financial community ................ 60
5.2.3 Regional level: Government ......................... 63
5.3 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 66
5.4 Future improvements ....................................... 68
5.5 Best practices ............................................ 68
5.6 References ................................................ 68
6 CASE STUDY 6: The Industrial Research Fund ................ 70
6.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 70
6.1.1 Flanders ........................................... 71
6.1.2 The Flemish Department of Economy, Science and
Innovation (EWI) ................................... 72
6.1.3 IWT ................................................ 73
6.1.4 Vrije Universiteit Brussel ......................... 73
6.1.5 Interactions between universities and industry ..... 73
6.2 Identifying best practices ................................ 74
6.3 The history and evolution of the IOF is closely
linked to the Interface Offices at the Flemish
universities .............................................. 75
6.3.1 The workings of the Industrial Research Fund ....... 76
6.3.2 Allocation key ..................................... 77
6.3.3 Review and follow-up ............................... 78
6.3.3.1 Strategic plan ................................. 78
6.3.3.2 Information duty ............................... 79
6.3.3.3 Monitoring and evaluation ...................... 79
6.3.3.4 Review of progress ............................. 79
6.3.3.5 The approach of VUB ............................ 79
6.3.3.6 IOF Council .................................... 80
6.3.3.7 VUB internal IOF regulation .................... 81
6.3.3.8 2004-2011: Program funding ..................... 82
6.3.3.9 2011-...: Project funding ...................... 83
6.3.3.10 Proof-of-concept funding ....................... 84
6.3.3.11 Reporting ...................................... 84
6.3.3.12 Impact of IOF at VUB ........................... 84
6.4 Implementing best practices in your region ................ 86
6.4.1 Implications for TTO ............................... 86
6.4.2 Implications for university/research
organizations ...................................... 86
6.4.3 Implications for policy makers ..................... 86
6.5 Future opportunities ...................................... 86
6.6 Best practices ............................................ 88
6.7 References ................................................ 89
7 CASE STUDY 7: Regional Innovation Vouchers as an
Effective Tool for Supporting Technology Transfer ......... 90
7.1 Setting the scene ......................................... 90
7.2 Identifying good practices ................................ 92
7.2.1 Specific description ............................... 92
7.2.2 Evolution of the innovation voucher ................ 94
7.2.3 The innovation voucher today ....................... 95
7.2.4 The innovation voucher in the future ............... 97
7.3 Implementing best practice ............................... 100
7.4 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 101
7.4.1 Implications for the implementation body
(e.g. Agency, TTO) ................................ 101
7.4.2 Implications for universities/research
organizations ..................................... 104
7.4.3 Implications for policy makers .................... 104
7.5 Future opportunities ..................................... 105
7.6 Best practices ........................................... 106
7.7 References ............................................... 106
8 CASE STUDY 8: Public Funds for Patenting,
Valorization and Science-Industry Collaboration .......... 108
8.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 108
8.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 110
8.2.1 Programs offered by National Centre for Research
and Development ................................... 110
8.2.1.1 Innovativeness creator ........................ 110
8.2.1.2 Patent plus ................................... 111
8.2.1.3 Applied research program ...................... 112
8.2.1.4 SPIN-TECH Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) ....... 112
8.2.1.5 Operational Programme Innovative Economy
(OP IE) ....................................... 113
8.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 115
8.3.1 Application process ............................... 115
8.3.2 Monitoring of projects ............................ 116
8.4 Best practices ........................................... 116
8.5 Future opportunities ..................................... 116
8.6 References ............................................... 117
SECTION 3: INCUBATORS ......................................... 118
Introduction .................................................. 118
References .................................................... 121
9 CASE STUDY 9: The Imperial Bioincubator .................. 123
9.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 123
9.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 125
9.2.1 Incubators at Imperial College .................... 126
9.2.2 Bioincubators in London ........................... 129
9.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 132
9.4 Best practices ........................................... 134
9.5 Future improvements ...................................... 134
9.6 References ............................................... 134
10 CASE STUDY 10: Idea Lab - A Platform for Students to
Develop New Ideas ........................................ 136
10.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 136
10.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 137
10.2.1 Idea Lab .......................................... 137
10.2.2 Earlier initiatives and role models ............... 138
10.2.3 Foundation of the Idea Lab ........................ 139
10.2.4 The working principles of the Idea Lab ............ 140
10.2.5 Outcomes .......................................... 142
10.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 143
10.4 Best practices ........................................... 144
10.5 Further opportunities .................................... 145
10.6 References ............................................... 145
SECTION 4: EDUCATION .......................................... 147
Introduction .................................................. 147
References .................................................... 150
11 CASE STUDY 11: Entrepreneurship and Technology
Transfer Education at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel ..... 151
11.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 151
11.1.1 Flanders .......................................... 151
11.1.2 Vrije Universiteit Brussel ........................ 152
11.1.3 VUB TTO ........................................... 153
11.1.4 Technology entrepreneurship at VUB ................ 156
11.2 Identifying best practices .......................... 156
11.2.1 Technology transfer interface ..................... 156
11.2.1.1 Booklet ....................................... 157
11.2.1.2 Awareness creation, education and events ...... 157
11.2.1.3 Technology days ............................... 158
11.2.1.4 Contract seminars ............................. 159
11.2.1.5 Posters, calendars and brochures .............. 159
11.2.2 Technology entrepreneurship at VUB ................ 159
11.2.2.1 Partners ...................................... 160
11.2.2.2 Target group .................................. 161
11.2.2.3 Educational program ........................... 162
11.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 164
11.3.1 Implications for TTO .............................. 164
11.3.2 Implications for universities/research
organizations ..................................... 164
11.3.3 Implications for policy makers .................... 164
11.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 165
11.5 Best practices ........................................... 165
11.6 References ............................................... 166
12 CASE STUDY 12: BioEmprenedorXXI: Guidance Program for
Starting up and Growing Companies in the Life Sciences
Arena .................................................... 168
12.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 168
12.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 170
12.2.1 Organizational structure .......................... 171
12.2.2 Program contents .................................. 171
12.2.3 Phase I: Seizing opportunities .................... 171
12.2.4 Phase II: Training entrepreneurs .................. 172
12.2.4.1 Online training: Creating a business plan ..... 173
12.2.4.2 Group face-to-face training: Creating
a business plan and acquiring entrepreneurial
skills ........................................ 173
12.2.4.3 Individual face-to-face training
(mentoring): Creating the business plan ....... 174
12.2.5 Phase III: Creating a network of contacts ......... 174
12.2.5.1 Networking lunches ............................ 174
12.2.5.2 Visits to technology parks and research
centers ....................................... 175
12.2.6 Phase IV: Preparing for investment and start-up ... 175
12.2.6.1 Ready for growth seminar ...................... 175
12.2.6.2 Healthcare Barcelona investment forum ......... 176
12.2.6.3 BioEmprenedor XXI award: Presentation of
business plans ................................ 176
12.2.7 Results of the program ........................... 177
12.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 178
12.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 179
12.5 Best practices ........................................... 179
12.6 References ............................................... 180
12.7 Acknowledgements ......................................... 180
13 CASE STUDY 13: Education for Scientists .................. 182
13.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 182
13.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 184
13.2.1 Educational courses for scientists provided by
TTO ............................................... 185
13.2.1.1 Course: "Workshop on scientific
communication - interdisciplinary grants" ..... 185
13.2.1.2 Course: "Everything you don't know about
patents" ...................................... 185
13.2.1.3 Course: "Research funding" .................... 186
13.2.1.4 Course: "Effective communication
and self-presentation" ........................ 186
13.2.1.5 Course: "Team management" ..................... 186
13.2.1.6 Course: "Negotiations with business
partners" ..................................... 186
13.2.1.7 Course: "Time management and personal
effectiveness" ................................ 187
13.2.1.8 Course: "From the invention to the product -
commercialization strategies in practice" ..... 187
13.2.2 Science-to-business brunches ...................... 187
13.2.3 Scholarships for PhD students ..................... 188
13.2.4 Paid internships for PhD students and scientists
in enterprises .................................... 188
13.3 Output/results/achievements .............................. 189
13.4 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 190
13.5 Future opportunities ..................................... 191
13.6 Best practices ........................................... 191
13.7 References ............................................... 191
SECTION 5: CLUSTERS ........................................... 193
Introduction .................................................. 193
References .................................................... 195
14 CASE STUDY 14: The Biocat Model: Managing the Bioregion
of Catalonia ............................................. 197
14.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 197
14.1.1 Biocat ............................................ 197
14.1.2 The BioRegion of Catalonia ........................ 198
14.1.3 Antecedents of Biocat ............................. 199
14.1.4 Biocat's creation ................................. 201
14.1.5 The first strategic plan .......................... 202
14.1.6 The second strategic plan ......................... 203
14.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 203
14.2.1 Biocat's clear vision and mission ................. 203
14.2.1.1 Vision ........................................ 203
14.2.1.2 Mission ....................................... 204
14.2.2 Governance ........................................ 204
14.2.3 Core business ..................................... 204
14.2.3.1 Visibility/promotion .......................... 204
14.2.3.2 Support in .................................... 205
14.2.4 Main activities ................................... 205
14.2.4.1 Cluster consolidation ......................... 206
14.2.4.2 Business competitiveness and talent ........... 207
14.2.4.3 Internationalization .......................... 209
14.2.4.4 Social perception of biotechnology ............ 209
14.2.4.5 KIC-IET ....................................... 210
14.2.4.6 BDEBATE ....................................... 210
14.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 210
14.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 211
14.5 Best practices ........................................... 212
14.6 References ............................................... 212
15 CASE STUDY 15: The Effects of a Cluster on a Spin-Off -
The Foundation of Ablynx ................................. 213
15.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 213
15.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 215
15.2.1 Trigger ........................................... 215
15.2.2 On patents and publications ....................... 216
15.2.3 The top publication ............................... 218
15.2.4 Government intervention ........................... 218
15.2.5 The nanobody story continues ...................... 220
15.2.6 Establishment of the company ...................... 221
15.2.7 A story of people ................................. 222
15.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 223
15.3.1 Implications for TTO .............................. 223
15.3.2 Implications for universities/research
organizations ..................................... 223
15.3.3 Implications for policy makers .................... 223
15.3.4 Implications for scientists ....................... 224
15.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 224
15.5 Best practices ........................................... 224
15.6 References ............................................... 225
16 CASE STUDY 16: Brokerage Event: Matching
International R&D Projects ............................... 227
16.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 227
16.2 Identifying good practices ............................... 229
16.2.1 Evolution of the Brokerage Event .................. 230
16.2.1.1 The Brokerage Event 2011 ...................... 230
16.2.1.2 The Brokerage Event 2012 ...................... 231
16.2.1.3 The Brokerage Event today ..................... 232
16.2.1.4 The Brokerage Event in the future ............. 232
16.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 233
16.3.1 Implications for organizer (e.g. TTO) ............. 233
16.3.1.1 Event organization ............................ 234
16.3.1.2 Other partners ................................ 234
16.3.1.3 Involvement and contribution of the
University Hospital Ostrava (strategic
partner) ...................................... 234
16.3.1.4 Funding ....................................... 234
16.3.4 Implications for policy makers .................... 236
16.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 237
16.5 Best practices ........................................... 238
16.6 References ............................................... 238
17 CASE STUDY 17: The DRESDEN-concept: A Focus on Shared
Services and Facilities .................................. 239
17.1 Setting the scene ........................................ 239
17.2 Identifying best practices ............................... 240
17.2.1 Specific description of shared facilities
("Technology Platform") ........................... 242
17.2.2 Evolution of the DRESDEN-concept for shared
facilities ........................................ 243
17.2.3 The "Dresden Model: Shared facilities" today ...... 243
17.2.4 The DRESDEN-concept with shared facilities in
future ............................................ 245
17.3 Implementing best practices in your region ............... 246
17.4 Future opportunities ..................................... 248
17.5 Best practices ........................................... 248
17.6 References ............................................... 248
Conclusion .................................................... 250
Technology transfer offices ................................... 250
Funding ....................................................... 251
Incubators .................................................... 251
Entrepreneurship education .................................... 252
Clusters ...................................................... 253
General conclusion ............................................ 253
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