The Alliance4Life Technology Transfer Focus Group brings together experts from member institutions to strengthen the capacity for translating scientific discoveries into real-world applications in life sciences, addressing the innovation gap in the widening region. Members collaborate to share best practices, exchange innovative strategies, and build collective expertise in fostering partnerships between research institutions and industry. Together, they benchmark technology transfer processes, develop strategic frameworks, and implement joint initiatives to improve the commercialization of research outcomes.
The group facilitates peer training and engages external experts to enhance skills in areas such as intellectual property management, licensing, and fostering spin-off companies. Members also identify funding opportunities to support collaborative projects and technology transfer activities, addressing challenges such as scaling innovations or improving institutional policies. Acting as an advisory body, the Technology Transfer Focus Group provides guidance to work package and task leaders, ensuring that research institutions are well-equipped to translate scientific advances into impactful innovations, driving economic and societal benefits in the life sciences sector.