A number of topics and issues were covered during the reported period. Close cooperation with OU and UIBK have confirmed EPPL’s concerns regarding the necessary changes in working patterns, technology transfer system and the need for a better understanding of the commercialization importance in modern, research and science activities. The ELEvaTE project has already had an immediate impact on the CU institution. The project has already influenced the technology transfer and commercialization understanding at CU and even provided new inputs for more advanced partners at OU and UIBK. CU’s internal policy and rules have been affected.
From the societal point, the ELEvaTE is reshaping the understanding of role of general public in research.
From the economic perspective, the ELEvaTE has organized workshops, meeting, training events, strengthening the skills base of CU research and support staff, which is already affecting involvement of the CU institution in international bids and thus increasing competitiveness of the institution on a global scale and affecting the international recognition.
The commercialization and technology transfer insights from OU and UIBK are providing a vital input for the supportive structures inside of CU, which will foster the creation of new innovative enterprises coming out of the academic research in a long run.
Close interactions among the project partners with different cultural backgrounds (Slovakia, Austria, Great Britain) are providing a unique opportunity to learn from each other in action, understanding the working processes and besides excellent science, exchange views on gender issues, fair working environment practice and management models, which is having an impact on the quality of the actual or future cooperation.
