cliff pavlovic - experience in commercialization: an international perspective

7/29/2019 Cliff Pavlovic - Experience in Commercialization: An International Perspective

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An International Perspective

Dr. Cliff PavlovicIP Officer at K.U.Leuven Research and Development (former)

Innovation 2011 Cliff Pavlovic 2011


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A process of skill and knowledge transferamong governments or universities and otherinstitutions to ensure that scientific andtechnological developments are accessible toa wider range of users who can then furtherdevelop and exploit the technology (Summarized fromWikipedia)

A process of moving promising researchtopics into a level of maturity ready formarket use (Summarized from Wikipedia)



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Science background

Transitioned into technology

transfer/commercialization

First worked in Canada...

...then in Belgium



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Started work in Canada In Montreal, with Gestion Univalor Largest tech transfer firm in Quebec

Opportunity to learn Project outside of Canada Target: Office with a proven track record Choice: K.U.Leuven

Study to understand what elementscontribute to successful technology transfer



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K.U.Leuven Research and Development (LRD) Tech transfer unit of K.U.Leuven Largest in Flanders

One of the most successful technologytransfer offices in Europe Award in 2008

Study completed (6 months), report writtenand presented Leuven model examined



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Research divisions:1,250 researchers

Industry

IP-protection & licensingSpin-offs & regional development K.U.Leuven R&D

K.U.Leuven

Research collaboration



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Faculties, departments, research groups:quality in research and educationalactivities

LRD divisions:Contract and budgetary

autonomy, flexibility withincentives



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IMECASMLPhilipsFraunhofer



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3 key elements Researcher outreach and involvement

Tools to facilitate work of the tech transferprofessional

Focus on economic development and use of KPIs toshowcase effects

Work as tech transfer professional continued

post-study Longer exposure to the tech transfer framework



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Discussing the report

Working with trade commissioners Helping to plan a Flemish delegation visit to Canada

Fact-finding trip to Luxembourg

Showcasing opportunities in Canada

Innovation Clusters Example: Bromont (microelectronics and nanotech)



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How to share vast amounts of information?

How to discover and connect with... Organizations and commercial partners?

Funding?

Needed expertise?

What services do different organizations,such as DFAIT, provide?

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... yet just the beginning of the discussion

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cliff pavlovic - experience in commercialization: an international perspective

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