23. Webinar: Iliad Blue Tech Transfer Tool for Academia
Webinar: Iliad Blue Tech Transfer Tool for Academia
On Wednesday, 16 April, the ILIAD project hosted a dynamic webinar focused on advancing technology transfer in the blue tech domain, bringing together experts and stakeholders from across Europe and beyond. The session introduced the ILIAD Blue Tech Transfer tool – a one-stop shop connecting researchers and projects with resources to support business development and scaling. The tool offers consolidated information on funding, startup support, mentorship, IP guidance, and access to potential early adopters. Participants also explored best practices in transferring technologies from academia to industry, particularly in aquaculture, fisheries, port operations, and environmental protection. Tailored for researchers, universities, and technology transfer offices, the webinar provided both practical insights and networking opportunities. Agenda Highlights:
- Welcome and Introduction: Bente Lilja Bye, BLB
- Israel Blue Tech Transfer: Academy to Industry, Sharon Ehrlichman, Israeli National Center of Blue Economy
- Booster and Horizon Results Platform, Flora Peto & Jordi Calatayud, DG Research and Innovation
- Innovative Solutions and Knowledge Transfer in Climate Vulnerable EU Regions, Vilija Balionyte-Merle, SINTEF Digital
- Blue Tech Transfer Tool in Practice, Sofia Parsadanyan, American University of Armenia
The session concluded with a lively discussion on bridging gaps between research and application, offering attendees actionable knowledge for boosting innovation in the blue economy.
This project has received funding from the European Commission’s Horizon 2020 Research and Innovation programme under grant agreement No 101037643. The information and views of this video lie entirely with the authors. The European Commission is not responsible for any use that may be made of the information it contains.