The STEIDA Project, implemented under the “ERASMUS+ Programme” (K220 Cooperation Partnerships in Higher Education), is being led by the Karadeniz Technical University Technology Transfer Application and Research Center from Türkiye in partnership with Bulgarian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) from Bulgaria, Barcelona Chamber of Commerce (BCC) from Spain, Slovak Centre of Scientific and Technical Information (CVTI SR) from Slovakia, Jožef Stefan Institute (JSI) from Slovenia and University of Zagreb (UNIZG) from Crotia.
The STEIDA Project aims to strengthen technology transfer ecosystem through an innovative and holistic approach which foster national and international collaboration among universities, academic staff, businesses, students, entrepreneurs and other stakeholders by developing and using digital platforms and networks. The project also aims to contribute to close the gap between academia and industry through providing students with new competencies.
Target Group of the STEIDA:
- Universities
- Business support organizations
- Current staff in the TT ecosystem and new staff entering the ecosystem
- Researchers
- Companies
- Entrepreneurs
- University students
The project, which started in 2024 and will be completed by the end of 2026, has made its results and outputs available to the target audience free of charge; these can be accessed via the links below:
Reports on the Technology Transfer Ecosystems of Project Partner Countries
Comprehensive comparative reports analyzing technology transfer ecosystems, actors, support mechanisms, challenges and opportunities in Türkiye, Bulgaria, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia.
Best Practices Identified in Technology Transfer Ecosystems of Project Partner Countries
A collection of best practices showcasing successful technology transfer models, collaboration mechanisms and replicable approaches from Türkiye, Bulgaria, Spain, Slovakia, Slovenia and Croatia.
Training Materials Focused on Technology Transfer
A detailed and structured curriculum, in order to equip HEIs with the necessary skills and knowledge for successful Technology Transfer (TT), to enhance the competencies of students, preparing them for roles in companies, entrepreneurial ventures, or specialized careers in the increasingly popular field of TT.
A recognition toolkit aligned with ECTS standards to support the seamless recognition of academic achievements and credits across different HEIs from all over the EU.
Capacity Building Modules, to increase the capacities of existing TT professionals meaning human resources of the TT ecosystem addressed in a holistic manner with an innovative approach.
Capacity Building Modules, to increase the capacities of newcomer TT professionals meaning human resources of the TT ecosystem addressed in a holistic manner with an innovative approach.