Estonian Research Council in cooperation with the University of Tartu is organising a technology transfer (TTO) seminar in Tartu on 7th June at Dorpat Conference Centre. The aim of the seminar is to introduce Norwegian experiences on TTO and discuss options for Estonia. The seminar is mainly targeted at TTO officials at universities and science parks and entrepreneurial minded scientists and other entrepreneurs, but everyone interested is welcome as well.
The programme comprises an overview of Norwegian TTO system presented by senior advisor Ketil Rønning from Norwegian Research Council; knowledge transfer expert and lO lawyer from Norwegian Universtiy of Science and Technology, Morten Øien, will open up European perspective on TTO-s and Vice-Rector for Development at the University of Tartu, Erik Puura, will talk about the real keys in companies and scientists partnership. Besides that, professor Mart Ustav, renowned scientist, founder and CEO of biotechnology company Icosagen, will share his own experiences within Estonian TTO system and when connecting scientific and business challenges. Besides lectures there will also be two discussions where everyone could bring in ideas what Estonia could learn from Norwegian experiences and how to get the best synergy between scientist and entrepreneur.
The seminar will be in English and without registration fee. However, as the number of participants is limited (max 35), please register by 03.06.16.
Additional information: Kadri Raudvere, Estonian Research Council, kadri.raudvere@etag.ee
Programme
10.00-10.15 – Welcoming words
10.15-11.00 – Getting to know about Norwegian TTO system and its experiences (how it works and is supported at universities, for scientits, students, how spin-offs are created, the case of SINTEF etc – broader overview with specific examples). Ketil Rønning, senior adviser, The Research Council of Norway
11:00-11:30 – European perspective on TTO-s. Morten Øien
11:30-12:00 – TTO in Estonia – What are the real keys in companies and scientists partnership (Erik Puura, Vice-Rector for Development, University of Tartu, )
12:00-12:30 – Discussion: „What we could take from Norwegian example“? Erik Puura, Ketil Rønning, moderated by Morten Øien
12:30-13:00 – Lunch
13:00-13:30 – Example of Norwegian enterprise/commercialization of science.
13:30-14:00 – Example of Estonian enterprise/commercialization of science (Icosagen, prof Mart Ustav)
14:00-14:45 – group work/discussion „How to create the best synergy between scientist and enterpreneur?“ („Kuidas saavutada parimat sünergiat teadlase ja ettevõtja koostöös?“) Panelists: Mart Ustav, Norwegian enterprise, moderated by Morten Øien.
14:45-15:00 – follow ups and closing
