http://www.sciencebusiness.net Traditional tech transfer makes it hard for industry to realise commercial potential, and for universities to maximise the value, of IP. A new approach pioneered by the University of Manitoba aims to change this, using IP to underpin collaboration, explains Digvir Jayas Wed, 15 May 2013 14:34:43 +0200 Digvir Jayas http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76123/Time-to-remodel-management-of-university-IP With a month to go before EU heads of state will try to fix the budget for Horizon 2020, MEPs, the EU’s Chief Scientist, astronauts and a Star Trek actor highlight the importance of inspiring a new generation of European scientists Thu, 25 Oct 2012 10:38:55 +0200 Peter Koekoek, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75908/Let%e2%80%99s-go-to-Mars%2c-not-Strasbourg Cash-strapped member states want to reduce the EU’s overall budget, putting the proposed increase in R&D spending under threat. That will make it more difficult to revive Europe’s jaded economy, Teresa Riera Madurell MEP tells Science|Business Thu, 08 Nov 2012 10:09:49 +0200 Nuala Moran, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75923/Accept-nothing-less-%e2%82%ac80B-Horizon-2020-budget-is-crucial-to-re-launch-European-growth A fresh approach to studying entrepreneurialism – which combines policy with individual drive – provides the insights needed to identify and address bottlenecks says Erkko Autio Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:52:30 +0200 Erkko Autio http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75926/Why-we-need-national-systems-of-entrepreneurship European Medical Research Councils - along with learned societies and patients’ groups - make the case for changes to the Horizon 2020 proposals – calling for increased spending on biomedical science and the creation of a European Clinical Research Fund Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:30:18 +0200 http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75940/Why-we-need-a-new-strategy-for-health-research-in-Europe University-industry partnerships have never been more important in developing a knowledge-based economy. This makes it critical to understand the drivers and barriers to effective collaboration, says Tatiana Schofield Thu, 29 Nov 2012 12:08:53 +0200 Tatiana Schofield http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75955/Critical-success-factors-in-university-industry-collaborations The Science|Business Innovation Board issues a statement backing the EU’s €80 billion R&D programme, Horizon 2020 – and seeks support from other companies and universities Mon, 03 Dec 2012 23:07:37 +0200 http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75958/For-Europe%e2%80%99s-future%2c-support-R-and-D-now The proposed €80B Horizon 2020 programme should give greater weight to mission-driven, problem-solving research, and to post-research development concludes a new study published by EARTO, the European Association of Research and Technology Organisations Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:31:42 +0200 http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75971/Horizon-2020-needs-a-stronger-focus-on-innovation 2013 promises more delay and infighting over the role of Brussels in European research and innovation. Our pledge: To keep up the pressure for a speedy resolution to disputes over future R&D funding Thu, 20 Dec 2012 10:26:58 +0200 Richard L. Hudson, CEO, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75980/The-party-chatter-A-long%2c-cold-year-ahead-for-EU-R-and-D-funding Sweden has a reputation for great research – but policy leaders there are sounding an alarm about a decline in quality. A new study has implications for policy makers across Europe. Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:19:29 +0200 Gunnar Öquist and Mats Benner http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/75993/Don%e2%80%99t-let-the-knowledge-society-dilute-research-quality-in-Europe%e2%80%99s-universities Now is not the time to cut funds for large-scale experimentation. The current economic dilemma of the EU is a golden opportunity to enable innovation breakthroughs at a system level, says Ioan Ciumasu Wed, 16 Jan 2013 21:52:58 +0200 Ioan Ciumasu, University of Versailles http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76003/We-need-large-scale-experimentation-platforms-for-cross-sector-innovation-in-Europe Universities have a pivotal role to play in responding to the Grand Challenges, fostering innovation and creating growth and social wellbeing. How should these institutions respond to this task? asks Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen, President of Euroscience and Rector of Aarhus University, Denmark Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:28:02 +0200 Lauritz B. Holm-Nielsen http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76009/Reshape-research-policy-to-drive-innovation The reform of data protection will lead to a surge of innovation in products and services and make the public sector more efficient, the Commission promises. But this won’t happen if ICT skills continue to be neglected Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:38:23 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76019/Update-of-data-protection-laws-needs-ICT-skills-to-deliver It’s a virtuous circle: New approval processes put in place by the European Medicines Agency are de-risking drug development, promoting investment in early-stage biotech and meeting unmet medical needs, says Paul Morton Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:31:10 +0200 Paul Morton http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76026/EU-regulation-proves-its-worth-in-driving-innovation Third generation cognitive computing is making sense of data mountains and starting to deliver remarkable improvements in healthcare. Now, sensitively calibrated data protection rules are needed – to reassure patients and protect privacy, whilst allowing progress to continue Wed, 13 Feb 2013 19:31:20 +0200 Nuala Moran, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76039/Europe-needs-smarter-data-%e2%80%93-and-smarter-data-protection Europe’s attempt to unify rules on clinical trials in the 2001 Directive is widely acknowledged to be a disaster. After years of debate, the Commission’s proposals for reform are getting a favourable reception, but it is critical the new regulation takes account of emerging technologies Wed, 20 Feb 2013 17:22:26 +0200 Zsófia Bakonyi, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76048/Reform-of-clinical-trials-directive-must-be-future-proof Complex and inconsistent clinical trial regulations are causing delays and raising costs for academic clinicians conducting international studies. Governments need to harmonise trial approval processes, says the OECD Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:48:27 +0200 Frédéric Sgard http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76056/Harmonise-clinical-trial-regulations-to-boost-medical-research---and-save-lives With more and more services available over the Web, those without access are at an increasing disadvantage. An EU-funded programme is plotting a route across this digital divide, helping SMEs develop products and empowering older people Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:07:14 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76067/Help-older-people-access-the-Internet The UK government does not have a coherent strategy to support the commercialisation of research and is failing to secure the full economic benefits of its world-class science base, warn MPs Wed, 13 Mar 2013 19:46:43 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76076/UK-entrepreneurs-are-being-failed-by-a-lack-of-government-support The problems with technology transfer arise because it is entrusted to universities and research funding bodies. The act of preparing research for commercialisation requires commercial skills, and should be handled by independent commercial bodies Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:55:20 +0200 Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76083/How-to-bridge-the-Valley-of-Death Technology transfer in Germany is ripe for reform. A grace period for filing patents would help – and industry collaboration needs an overhaul, says Jörg Steinbach, President of the Technical University of Berlin Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:46:11 +0200 Gail Edmondson, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76084/Germany%e2%80%99s-technology-universities-should-be-much-bigger-engines-of-innovation She herself is a perfect role model and now Europe’s chief Scientist Anne Glover is spearheading a drive to attract more people into science. First, we need to change the image of scientists, she says Wed, 10 Apr 2013 17:09:18 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76097/Let%e2%80%99s-drop-the-caricature-to-close-the-skills-gap Global university rankings are proliferating, as are the methodologies and indicators they use. Meanwhile, their influence on policy makers is growing. Universities need to be aware of the potential uses and misuses of these league tables says a new report from the EUA Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:16:21 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76104/University-rankings-what-are-they-good-for If Europe’s regional policy is to contribute to smart and sustainable growth, regional funds must be allocated to research, innovation, ICT and the low carbon economy, says Johannes Hahn, Commissioner for Regional Policy Wed, 24 Apr 2013 17:49:03 +0200 Science|Business Reporting http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76110/Devote-regional-development-money-to-research-and-innovation Empowering women in research is not enough to close the gender gap. It’s time to “fix the institutions” say Androulla Vassiliou, Commissioner for Education and Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, Commissioner for R&D, in a Q&A with Science|Business Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:03:24 +0200 Joanne O’Dea, Science|Business http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/76118/Take-the-next-step-to-end-the-gender-gap-in-science-%e2%80%93-fix-the-institutions