Research
Moving European research toward the market
A practical route from research result to validated use, ownership, demonstration, adoption and commercialisation.
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5 focused guides
What this pillar covers
Technology transfer, university–industry work, infrastructures, testbeds and sandboxes.
Use these guides to define the question, recognise the organisations and documents involved, and identify the next point that requires official verification.
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Working effectively with a technology transfer office
What researchers and companies should prepare before discussing invention disclosure, licensing, spin-outs or collaboration.
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Designing university–industry technology partnerships
How to align research freedom, business timing, publication, intellectual property, data and project governance.
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European research infrastructures and testbeds
How shared facilities, pilot lines, data resources and test environments can reduce technical uncertainty.
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Sandboxes, TEFs and pilot environments
Compare regulatory sandboxes, Testing and Experimentation Facilities and operational pilots for emerging technology.
Read guideKeep the route connected
One pillar rarely solves the whole problem.
Connect this topic with research evidence, infrastructure, partners, standards, regulation, procurement and finance as required. The ecosystem map provides the wider context.