On the 21st of November, CO-VALUE was presented at the XXII APTE (Association of Science and Technology Parks of Spain) International Conference, a prestigious event that brought together experts, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the future of knowledge valorisation.

As part of the round table “New Open and Participatory Forms of Knowledge Transfer” participants exchanged approaches, shared challenges, and explored solutions to enhance Knowledge Transfer and foster Stakeholder Engagement. The session was moderated by our project coordinator Marzia Mazzonetto, CEO of Stickydot and it was a good opportunity to feature insights from distinguished speakers:

• Iphigenia Pottaki, Policy Officer at DG Research and Innovation, European Commission
• Mireia Manent, Co-founder and Senior Project Manager at WeDo representing Kaleidos Project
• Elzbieta J. Ksiazek, Advisor and Technology Transfer Specialist at Poznan Science and Technology Park
• Xiaoni Li, Associate Professor at Universitat Rovira i Virgili, representing BEAGLE project
• Juan Carlos Trujillo, Co-founder and Scientific Director of Lucentia Lab
• Esteban Pelayo, CEO of Parque Científico de Alicante (PCA), representing CO-VALUE project

Key themes of the discussion included:

The need for experimentation and practical examples to implement knowledge valorisation approaches effectively. The value of a systemic approach, involving local governments, citizens, industry, and academia as active contributors to innovation. The pivotal role of intermediaries in bridging the gaps between research, industry, and societal needs. The relevance of European policy efforts in shaping impactful projects. CO-VALUE remains committed to fostering a more innovative and sustainable future by applying these insights to its ongoing work in knowledge valorisation.