Call for Scientific Papers on Knowledge Transfer and Intellectual Property – 18th International Technology Transfer Conference (ITTC) 2025

We invite authors to submit professional papers on topics related to knowledge transfer and intellectual property. Submissions of up to four pages, written in English, will be peer-reviewed by experts in technology transfer and intellectual property. Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings of the 18th International Technology Transfer Conference, and authors will present their work at the conference on October 8, 2025, at the University of Primorska.

Suggested Topics:

• Trends and strategic pathways for enhancing spin-out creation and long-term success
• Best practices in supporting deep-tech spin-outs: from lab to market
• Harnessing tech talent to bridge the gap between fundamental research and market-ready innovation
• Innovative incentive structures and career development models for supporting entrepreneurial researchers
• Aligning academic spin-out models with venture capital expectations: overcoming deep tech commercialization challenges
• Institutional self-assessment: tools and frameworks for strengthening research organisations’ innovation capacity
• Open innovation models: engaging external stakeholders for accelerated knowledge transfer
• Intellectual property valuation: metrics, challenges, and emerging methodologies
• Strategic IP management: aligning research outputs with commercial potential
• Governance in joint research projects: effective IP management in collaborative innovation
• From creation to commercialization: transforming IP into market-attractive innovations
• Perspectives on successful technology transfer: insights from researchers, TTOs, and industry partners
• The role of knowledge transfer offices in strengthening the societal impact of science and innovation
• IP protection in artificial intelligence: case studies and legal developments
• Other author-selected topics related to knowledge and technology transfer

Important Dates:

• August 10, 2025 – Early registration (including abstract)
• August 17, 2025 – Full paper submission deadline
• September 4, 2025 – Notification of acceptance
• September 21, 2025 – Final submission of revised papers
• October 8, 2025 – Presentation at the conference

More information:
https://ittc.ijs.si/call-for-research-and-scientific-papers-on-technology-transfer-and-intellectual-property/