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Technology Transfer Conference ( science and economy - Slovenia in Europe )

1–2 Oct 2009
Jožef Stefan Institute
Europe/Ljubljana timezone

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  1. 1. Opening
    Prof. Jadran Lenarčič (Jožef Stefan Institute, director)
    01/10/2009, 08:30
  2. 3. The upgrading of globalization
    Prof. Lojze Sočan (Faculty of social sciences, University of Ljubljana)
    01/10/2009, 08:40
    The following issues will be briefly discussed: - The essence of the present systemic crisis, accompanied by the eco-, market-, and financial- fundamentalisms and the transformation towards the knowledge-based economy and society - Continuation of the hitherto structural changes, based on complex knowledge, technological advance, and innovation - Changing the concept: Upgrading the...
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  3. 2. Technology Transfer at MIT
    Dr Kenneth A.Goldman (MIT)
    01/10/2009, 08:55
    MIT is well-known as a center of academic excellence as well as a leading research institute. Hundreds of companies from around the world are research partners with MIT and maintain their competitive position by turning research done at MIT into products and services. At the same time, MIT has been an important economic engine, not only in the Boston/Cambridge area, but has also been...
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  4. 23. Open Innovation - a new paradigm in development of new products
    Dr Franc Gider (Public Agency for Technology of the Republic of Slovenia (TIA))
    01/10/2009, 09:15
    Open innovation brings new perspective into business world. The concept allows the companies to easily access knowledge from outside the company, which will bring added value for their clients, and gives them new business opportunities resulting from the knowledge creadted and developed within the company. The most interesting and powerfull tool in open innovation are web-based social...
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  5. 5. Principles of TT in High Energy Physics (from collaborative research to spin-offing)
    Dr Jean-Marie LeGoff (CERN, Geneva)
    01/10/2009, 09:30
    Particle physics (PP) is an environment dominated by very large, extremely complex and demanding projects requiring long and intensive R&D that is a source of innovation, new technologies and know-how. This highly collaborative international open science environment offers top quality education and training from apprentice to post-doctoral, and provides world standard institutions (centres of...
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  6. 6. How useful is TT for Uni Klagenfurt - Lakeside Labs as an incubator
    Ms Claudia Prueggler (Lakeside Labs, Klagenfurt)
    01/10/2009, 09:45
    Talk about Lakeside Labs GmbH role as an incubator for projects on "Self-organized networked Systems" performed together with the technical faculty of the University of Klagenfurt. After a short overview of the services provided within the field of Technology Transfer is following speach about advantages and disadvantages of the cooperation, obstacles that have occurred and lessons learned.
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  7. 9. Talent vs. Technology - theory and practice for spin off creation
    Andrea di Anselmo (META-group, Bologna)
    01/10/2009, 10:00
    The competitiveness of our regions rests on the creativity of the women and men living there and in their ambitions and willingness to take risks. Knowledge intensive start-ups (spin-offs) are one of the key actors the new economy. Spin-off be analyzed with the eye of an investor discussing strategic aspects to succeed, common “weaknesses” and offering practical tips for their development...
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  8. 29. Patentiranje in spremljanje patentov za JRO v Sloveniji
    Mr Andrej Vojir (ITEM d.o.o.)
    01/10/2009, 10:45
    GET A PATENT, PATENT SEARCH Patent is a legal monopoly, i.e. owner of the patent is entitled to eliminate market competition on patented invention. Since the research organizations are not involved on "product" markets, patents owned by research organizations have a specific role: to strengthen negotiating position and to define the scope of license agreement. Patenting is extremely...
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  9. 13. Structuring regional tech-transfer office, reasons and results
    Mr Matteo Ametis (Veneto Innovazione Spa)
    01/10/2009, 11:05
    Veneto Innovazione is the regional agency for research, innovation and technology transfer in Veneto. Through its activities Veneto Innovazione aims both to accelerate the innovation process of regional SMEs in order to increase their competitiveness and to support regional research centres and universities in the exploitation of their research results through technology transfer in close...
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  10. 12. Early stage financing of start-up projects through loans of a not-for-profit foundation : experiences at EPFL with the FIT model (foundation for technological innovation)
    Dr Clerc Gabriel (EFPL, Lousanne)
    01/10/2009, 11:25
    Presentation of a model of early stage financial support by a foundation for promising start-up projects. The model consist of loans without interests linked with a professional coaching for the founder / team.
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  11. 26. Key elements in creating spin-offs: experiences from Leuven R&D
    Dr Rudi Cuyvers (Leuven R&D)
    01/10/2009, 11:45
    Leuven Research & Development, the technology transfer office of the Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (Belgium), has a long tradition in technology transfer including starting and growing spin-offs. The presentation introduces the key elements in spin-off creation. The first part focuses on the importance of integrating the spin-off process within the larger framework of technology transfer. It...
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  12. 49. TT system in USA
    Mr Ashok Devata (MBA , EMC)
    01/10/2009, 12:05
  13. 7. YEAR and VTT ventures
    Dr Jarno Salonen (VTT, Espoo)
    01/10/2009, 12:25
    In my talk, I’m going to focus on two different perspectives. First I will address the current technology transfer challenges at VTT and how an internal department, VTT Ventures was established to support individual researchers and provide added value to VTT’s research. Then I will describe the challenges from the perspective of young researchers and how a network of young professionals (YEAR)...
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  14. 8. Business angels and the growth of new ventures
    Mr Blaž Kos (Poslovni angeli, Ljubljana)
    01/10/2009, 12:45
    The foundations of every new business venture are excellent idea, top team and capital to start and grow business. The important role in the sources of capital for new ventures have business angels, who are successful high net worth individuals willing to invest their own money into young companies. Their added value is not just money, but they also help the entrepreneurial team with their...
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  15. 30. Workshop introduction Introduction - "We need ideas - how can they be processed for sucessful TT?"
    Mr Denis Bernard
    01/10/2009, 14:00
    Brief presentation of TT principles (contract, collaborative research, licensing, spin-offing)
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  16. 31. Brief introduction
    Andrea di Anselmo (META-group, Bologna), Mr Gabriel Clerc (EPFL), Dr Kenneth A.GOLDMAN (MIT), Mr Rudi Cuyvers (Leuven Research and Development)
    01/10/2009, 14:05
    Presenters have already given longer presentations in the main program. Here they will briefly introduce themselves and their work in TT.
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  17. 39. Brief introduction of slovene financial experts
    Dr Špela Stres (Jožef Stefan Institute)
    01/10/2009, 14:10
    Slovene financial experts will be briefly introduced. They will participate in the financial part of the workshop (work in groups on the cases) and also give feedback on the selected cases presentations in the first part of the workshop. As a basis of submitted cases overview an example will be shown with explanation of reasons for public research organizations in Slovenia to organize such...
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  18. 40. Selected cases presentation and discussion with specialists
    Selected participants
    01/10/2009, 14:15
    5 selected participants will present their cases. Each presentation in duration of 5 minutes will continue with the 10 minutes discussion by the experts and the audience.
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  19. 43. Conclusion of the first part of the workshop - "We need funding, how do we get it?"
    Mr Ashok Devata (MBA , EMC), Mr Denis Bernard
    01/10/2009, 15:30
    Questions and answers by the participants - experts and case submitters.
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  20. 53. TIA and spin-offing
    Ms Margareta Pečaver Vidakovič
    01/10/2009, 15:55
  21. 44. An overview of financing in Slovenia - personal experience as a TT manager and entrepreneur
    Mr Simon Štrancar (TehnoCenter Univerze v Mariboru)
    01/10/2009, 16:00
    A short overview of financing possibilities in Slovenia for spin-offing will be given. Details will be explained by present Slovene specialists.
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  22. 32. Business angels as a business model for slovene entrepreneurship
    Mr Blaž Kos (Poslovni angeli, Ljubljana)
    01/10/2009, 16:10
  23. 46. The state as an entrepreneur: How do we support innovative entrepreneurs in their early stage?
    Ms Simona Grobelnik (Slovenski podjetniški sklad)
    01/10/2009, 16:15
    Slovene enterprise fund The Slovene Enterprise Fund (hereinafter: the Fund) is a national financial institution of the Republic of Slovenia founded with the aim of making the sources of funds more accessible to small and medium-sized companies in Slovenia (hereinafter: SMEs). Every year the Fund invites companies to apply for state aid, which would provide more favorable sources of...
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  24. 38. Pristop as a shaper of Slovene technology transfer reality
    Mr Andrej Drapal (Pristop)
    01/10/2009, 16:20
  25. 35. The mission and the mechanisms of RSG venture capital
    Mr Jure Mikuž
    01/10/2009, 16:25
  26. 37. IP as a TT promoter in Slovenia
    Ms Helena Valas (Univerza v Ljubljani)
    01/10/2009, 16:30
    Legal framework of publicly funded research and its’ results in Slovenia. Incentives for disclosure of publicly funded research results. General employee awareness of IPR in PRO. Lack of permanent funding of TT activities at the PRO in Slovenia.
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  27. 47. Work in groups on financial plan for the selected technology (with the help of chosen experts)
    Experts and Participants
    01/10/2009, 16:35
  28. 48. 5 cases: presentation of financial plans with discussion
    Experts and Participants
    01/10/2009, 17:15
    Each case will have a 5 minute presentation, followed by a short discussion.
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  29. 24. Rudjer Innovations's way to spin-offing
    Dr Domagoj Oreb (Rudjer Innovations)
    02/10/2009, 09:00
  30. 25. Jožef Stefan Instutute: Where we are and where do we go
    Dr Špela Stres (Jožef Stefan Institute)
    02/10/2009, 09:15
  31. 51. socio-economic impact of public research organizations in slovenia
    Prof. Peter Stanovnik
    02/10/2009, 09:30
    R&D, science, technology and innovation activities comprise important drivers of economic growth, increase of productivity and enhancement of international competitiveness. Perception of a gap between a relatively high performance in science and deteriorating industrial competitiveness labelled as European paradox is valid also for Slovenia. Public reasearch organizations including 4...
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  32. 14. What Educell d.o.o. needs from slovene research?
    Ms Saša Puhar
    02/10/2009, 09:45
    Educell d.o.o., Ljubljana (http://www.educell.si) is a cell therapy service SME company, focused on development of tissue engineering applications for regeneration of structural tissues. The origins of Educell d.o.o. date back to July 1997, when the company was founded with the goal of introducing cell therapy and tissue engineering to human medicine. In 1999 Autologous Chondrocyte...
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  33. 15. What research organisations can offer?
    02/10/2009, 10:00
  34. 17. What ETA Cerkno needs from slovene research?
    Franci Kovačič (ETA Cerkno)
    02/10/2009, 10:50
    Company ETA Cerkno as member of international EGO group is one of the biggest (with some product ranges the biggest) world producer of heating and control components for white goods industry. Support of research institutions is needed for: - supporting existing products and production technologies - source of ideas for new product development ETA should have 'on the site' basic existing...
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  35. 18. What can JSI offer?
    02/10/2009, 11:05
  36. 20. What ELAN needs from slovene research?
    Mr Primož Plestenjak (ELAN)
    02/10/2009, 11:35
  37. 21. What can JSI offer?
    02/10/2009, 11:50
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    Mr Mitja Jermol
  41. 52. Closing words and conclusions
    Dr Boris Pukl
  42. 41. Discussion with the specialists and choice of 4 most promissing cases on the basis of presentation
    Experts and Participants
  43. 10. Mechanisms and policies for knowledge and technology transfer at CERN
    Dr Claudio Parrinello (CERN, Geneva)
    “The talk will provide a short overview of the different knowledge transfer modes implemented at CERN, highlighting peculiarities and constraints related to the intergovernmental nature of this organization and its mission. In particular, knowledge transfer through procurement will be illustrated through the results of a survey among CERN technology suppliers. The role of some new networking...
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  44. 50. Presentation of project Innovation 2020
  45. 11. Technology transfer at University of Ljubljana and the problems of slovene Technology Transfer policy system
    Prof. Peter Maček (University of Ljubljana)
  46. 33. The state as an entrepreneur: How do we treat university and public research initiatives?
    Ms Simona Grobelnik (Slovenski podjetniš¡ki sklad)
  47. 34. The state as an entrepreneur: How do we treat university and public research initiatives?
    Simona Grobelnik (Slovenski podjetniški sklad)
  48. 45. The state as an entrepreneur: How do we treat university and public research initiatives?
  49. 19. What can JSI offer?
  50. 22. What can JSI offer?
  51. 42. Work in groups on how to proceed with development of the cases towards economy
    Experts and Participants
    Small groups are formed to discuss particular cases with foreign and Slovene experts in TT.
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