The EU’s knowledge valorisation policy framework aims to unlock the economic and societal value of publicly funded research and addresses the question of how universities, RTOs, start-ups and SMEs can turn research results into real impact while also managing strategic risks, IP management and technology transfer. This half‑day workshop, organised by the INSPIRING ERA project, will convene a diverse group of stakeholders from across Europe, including policymakers, funding bodies, research organisations, intermediaries, SMEs and start‑ups, to examine how intellectual assets and IP can be managed, valorised and internationally shared in ways that are secure, impactful and aligned with EU values.

Through presentations and INSPIRING ERA Exchanges, participants will examine how to design knowledge valorisation, manage intellectual assets, and develop knowledge valorisation tools that are compatible with research security and international cooperation. The event will emphasise practical cases around academic start‑ups and spin‑offs, proof‑of‑market and IP valorisation tools, helping bridge EU‑funded R&I results with responsible market uptake.

Target Audience

• Policymakers and European Commission representatives working on knowledge valorisation and research security
• Research managers and administrators at universities, RFOs and RPOs
• Technology transfer offices (TTOs) and IP professionals
• Compliance and research security officers
• SMEs, start‑ups and early‑stage entrepreneurs engaged in valorisation activities
• Representatives of research funding organisations at EU, national and regional level
• Intermediaries and innovation support organisations involved in valorisation pathways

Call for pitching contributions – share your best practices

If you would like to share your own best practices in knowledge valorisation, you are warmly invited to apply for the dedicated best practices pitching session. The application deadline for the pitching session is 22 May 2026. Pitching survey

Registration for the event is required. All information related to this event (incl. agenda) is available in the announcement on the INSPIRING ERA website.

What is INSPIRING ERA?

This event is organised by INSPIRING ERA, a Horizon Europe project that supports researchers, research and higher education institutions, and innovation actors in understanding and applying the outcomes of the European Research Area (ERA). It helps turn policy into practice by connecting the people who create ERA policies with those who are affected by them and make use of them on the ground.