Seminar on Value Creation from Research by the NTNU Postdoc Action Pilot

Seminar on Value Creation from Research

Organized by NTNU Technology Transfer AS

The NTNU Postdoc Action Pilot (Postdoc løftet) project has 10 free seats available for a seminar on value creation from research (in collaboration with NTNU Technology Transfer AS).

When: Friday 7th of September, 12.45-15.30

Where: Scandic Lerkendal, Trondheim (NTNU Postdoc Action)

Registration formhttps://s.ntnu.no/Value_Creation_From_Research_signup

Places will be allocated on a first come, first served-basis – If you are registered, you will get a confirmation e-mail.


Agenda: Seminar on Value Creation from Research?

12.45 Introduction to NTNU ecosystem for innovation and NTNU Technology Transfer
Innovation Manager Hege Tokerud and Project Leader / Associate Professor Tonje S. Steigedal

– NTNUs 3 main assignments: Education, Research and Innovation
– More innovation focus in NFR, EU and industry
– Overview of NTNU Ecosystem
– What rights and innovation support does NTNU offer you?

13.05 Why is innovation important and attractive for you as a researcher?
Professor Lise L. Randeberg – Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

– Making impact
– Making a career
– Network and training
– Financing of activity

14.50 Coffee Break

14.05 IP introduction for researchers 

IPR Manager Sabina P. Strand

– More than patents, but also patents (trademarks, collaboration agreements, open source, license, standards)
– Basics and trends
– Why is IP regulation and knowledge important for impact

14.35 Examples
– 1-2 commercialization cases
– How were postdocs involved?
– How did this affect their career?
– What other effects?
– What was their motivation?

15.00 Q&A and wrap-up

15.30 End of the program