Inveniam’s Managing Partners, Eric Suñol and Elena Canetti, presented their new book, “Transferencia Tecnologíca: de la ciencia a la competitvidad industrial. La experiencia catalana”. The book provides a journey from the origins of Technological Transfer until the implementation in Catalan academic institutions, including the most successful international cases. Furthermore, the book also offers an overview of well-known models and strategies for Technology Transfer and first-hand experiences from research centers and institutions. Finally, an analysis of the weaknesses of the innovation and transference system in Cataluña, and proposals to encourage growth.
The book presentation was a crucial part of “4ta Jornada primaveral sobre industria: Transferencia de tecnología e innovación, claves para la industria 4.0” by Fundación para la industria. As part of the event, roundtables and debates were held on the subject of “Tech Transfer and innovation” making the publication a reference point for the Catalan experience.
Following up the publication, the Spanish newspaper “La Vanguardia” published on a book review in their “Dinero” section. The review highlights the crucial points of the study and the importance of the manner in the politic agenda, the industry, and the academic institutions.
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Article about the “4ta Jornada primaveral sobre industria: Transferencia de tecnología e innovación, claves para la industira 4.0” here.
Review of the book at “La Vanguardia” here.
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