The course covers the full innovation pathway, from research and development to market entry, and includes topics such as intellectual property protection, licensing, startup creation, industry collaboration and technology strategy.
Innovation Pathways: Technology Transfer for Competitive Advantage

Training details
Location
Online
Start Date
11/11/2026
Time
10 : 00
End Date
11/11/2026
Target Audiance
Non-Technical
Teaching language(s)
Romanian
Organizing institution
ICI Bucharest
Delivery mode
Online
Level
Intermediate
Format
Case Study Session, Lecture
Topics / Keywords
Innovation, Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, Commercialization, Innovation Ecosystems, Industry Collaboration, Technology Strategy, Competitive Advantage
What You Will Learn
After attending this session, participants will be able to:
- Understand the technology transfer process from research to market.
- Identify commercialization opportunities for scientific innovations.
- Understand intellectual property rights and protection strategies.
- Analyze innovation ecosystems and industry collaboration models.
- Develop technology transfer strategies for competitive advantage.
- Evaluate real-world case studies of successful technology transfer.
Agenda
| 10:00 – 10:45 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Technology Transfer
Introduction to innovation, technology transfer concepts and processes, research commercialization pathways, Technology Readiness Levels and the role of universities, research institutes and industry. |
| 10:45 – 11:30 | Technology Commercialization and Market Entry Strategies
Introduction to commercialization models, market analysis, business models, startup creation, university spin-offs, industry partnerships, technology valuation and investment readiness. |
| 12:30 – 13:15 | Innovation Ecosystems and Industry Collaboration
Overview of innovation ecosystems, the Triple Helix model, open innovation, public-private partnerships, technology clusters, innovation hubs and international technology transfer practices. |
| 13:15 – 14:00 | Strategic Management of Technology for Competitive Advantage
Discussion on technology strategy, competitive positioning, R&D management, performance measurement, technology foresight, future trends and sustainable innovation. |
Course Description
This scientific training course explores how research results and technological innovations can be transferred from academia and research environments to industry for economic and societal impact.
Participants will learn the principles of technology transfer, intellectual property management, commercialization strategies and innovation ecosystems that create competitive advantage.
The course covers the full innovation pathway, from research and development to market entry, and includes topics such as intellectual property protection, licensing, startup creation, industry collaboration and technology strategy.
The course also includes interactive sessions, practical exercises and case studies designed to help participants understand how technology transfer works in real-world contexts.

