Impact Licensing Initiative

Future Footwear Foundation stands as a powerful and unique example of how indigenous communities can be fairly compensated for the use of their intellectual assets through impact licensing. This innovative model not only bridges cultural preservation with economic empowerment but also creates a platform for indigenous communities to collaborate, share, and learn from one another. It serves as a responsible interface for the global shoe industry to engage with these communities, ensuring ethical and meaningful connections. #IndigenousRights #ImpactLicensing #CulturalPreservation #GlobalCollaboration #SustainableFashion.

Our 13 November "From Knowledge to Impact: Shaping Europe’s Next Innovation Wave" conference is coming closer!  Sign up now 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKpJ_4nw   🔍 Here is a first glimpse of our session highlights, with more to come:    💡How does the Horizon Europe proposal boost knowledge valorisation and strengthen industry-academia collaboration?    This will be the focus of our session “A New Horizon from Research to Commercialisation”. We expect to touch on many aspects from accelerating economic and societal value creation & enhancing the EU’s strategic autonomy, to strengthening links between industry and academia through targeted support.    Don’t miss the key insights from our distinguished speakers and moderator: Lina Gálvez Muñoz, Member of the European Parliament | Jan Palmowski The Guild of European Research-Intensive Universities | Adam Piotrowski VIGO Photonics | Pauline Rouch European Commission    💡How can Europe turn more research into successful startups?    This pivotal question is at the heart of our session “From Research to Market: Towards a Blueprint on Licensing and Spinoff Creation”. It takes place against the backdrop of the recent EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, which is paving the way for universities, public research organisations & more to boost their IP licensing and spinoff processes.    We look forward to exploring this issue with our expert speakers & moderator: Isabel Rocha Universidade Nova de Lisboa | Zoë Reich Cirrate Fund, Octopus Energy Generation | Christian Stafford Knowledge Transfer Ireland (KTI) | Prof. Vladia Borissova, PhD EUIPO - European Union Intellectual Property Office     🚀 Join us on 13 November 2025 to explore key insights and exchange with experts on knowledge valorisation and beyond!    📅 Full agenda & more information here: https://lnkd.in/eKpJ_4nw

Earlier this month, we gathered experts from EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH, the UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, the Impact Licensing Initiative & the Gillès Foundation to explore how impact licensing can bridge the gap between scientific innovation and societal need. Read our takeaways: https://lnkd.in/d7bNinck Valeria Balzarini Tom Dinneweth Klara Schneider, MBA Jennifer Marzullo Asli Hekimoglu Johan Moyersoen Cliff Prior Christ'l Joris

Milestone for the Impact Licensing Initiative ✨ We are proud to announce the release of our latest White Papers: ✔️“State of the Art on Impact Licensing: Co-designing the Impact Licensing Ecosystem” ✔️“Needs Assessment for the Impact Licensing Concept: Voices from Stakeholders for Policy and Implementation.” Together, they present the most comprehensive look yet at how Impact Licensing can make technology transfer more equitable, sustainable, and aligned with real societal needs. Developed with partners from Institute for Manufacturing (IfM), University of Cambridge, EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH, RISE - Research and Innovation Services, and The Data Tank, the papers introduce the Impact Licensing Ecosystem Model, a practical framework built around:  🔹Clearing Houses that act as a broker and standardise agreements,  🔹Impact Venture Builders that turn technologies into investable solutions, and  🔹The Impact Licensing Institute to ensure standards, transparency, and measurable impact. Stakeholders across Europe validated the model, calling for simplified processes, better links between finance and measurable outcomes, and stronger awareness beyond academic circles. This marks a big step forward, moving from concept to practice, and from research to real-world implementation. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eJGRVdFi Many thanks to our contributors 🎉 Silvie Daniels Johan Moyersoen Bruno Vandermeulen Frank Tietze Soujanya Mantravadi, PhD Marta Poblet Balcell Anna Colom, PhD, Natalia Mejia Pardo, Cemresu Yucebalkan Jörg Scherer Bruna Pausic, Ivana Vuka #ImpactLicensing #Innovation #TechnologyTransfer #ImpactInvestment #Sustainability #HorizonEurope #SocietalImpact #IntellectualProperty 

Next Friday, we’re exploring how to turn underused technology into impact at scale. Impact licensing unlocks proven innovations that never made it to market, bridging labs, investors & local solutions. Join our webinar with Impact Licensing Initiative on 17 Oct: https://lnkd.in/gDWAM2gu Christian Polman EthicalFin Cliff Prior Jennifer Marzullo Impact Licensing Studio Klara Schneider, MBA EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH Silvie Daniels Asli Hekimoglu UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries Christ'l Joris Valeria Balzarini

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🚀 New Report: Governance and Business Models for Sustainable Health Data Collaboratives We're excited to share our latest collaboration with The Data Tank on a groundbreaking report that explores how to build trusted, sustainable health data collaboratives that serve the public good. 🔍 Key Insights: ✅ How stakeholders can articulate and align their value propositions for data reuse ✅ Mechanisms for establishing legitimacy and collective consent beyond traditional binary consent models ✅ The critical role of social licensing, charters, and impact licenses in sustainable governance ✅ Strategic pathways for aligning funding models with collaborative value propositions This comprehensive report synthesizes rapid literature review findings with real-world case studies, offering 6 actionable recommendations for decision-makers across public and private institutions building health data ecosystems. 🤝 Collaborative Impact: Special thanks to Randy Mellaerts, who collaborated on behalf of ILI with The Data Tank team (Anna Colom, PhD and Marta Poblet) to develop this essential resource for the health data community. The report demonstrates how impact licensing can serve as a strategic complement to regulatory frameworks, enabling data collaboratives to create measurable societal value while maintaining economic sustainability. #DataForGood #HealthData #DataCollaboratives #DataGovernance #ImpactLicensing #PublicInterestData #HealthDataEcosystems #DataStewardship #CollectiveConsent #SocialLicense #TheDataTank 📄 Read the full report: https://lnkd.in/e4R9iypZ

Listen to this fascinating testimony from Laura MacDonald, Chief Executive at ASTP on Impact Licensing. She sheds light on the vital role universities play in translating research into societal impact — and how impact licensing can be a powerful strategic tool for Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) to advance this mission. A must-watch for those working at the intersection of the role of TTO's, societal valorisation, technology transfer and IP. See also: www.impactlicensing.eu ; www.impactlicensing.org #ImpactLicensing #EUResearch #InnovationPolicy #TechForGood #Valorisation Impact Licensing Initiative , Impact Licensing Europe, EURICE – European Research and Project Office GmbH, RISE - Research and Innovation Services, The Data Tank, University of Cambridge, European IP Helpdesk, European Commission, EU Science, Research and Innovation

It's tomorrow! 🎉 Together with the UN Technology Bank for the Least Developed Countries, we are co-hosting an important conversation on unlocking affordable technology for the world’s most vulnerable countries: “Leveraging Low-Cost, High-Impact Technologies to Drive Transformation in #LDCs.” The event will highlight the Impact Licensing Initiative’s innovative approach to accelerating sustainable development across key sectors—including health, energy, and agriculture. 🗓️ 3 July 2025 🕥 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 📍 Room 6, FIBES Sevilla, Spain Hear from leading voices as we explore #partnerships to drive real #impact for the 44 Least Developed Countries. Register here 👉 https://lnkd.in/dptUydiX #FinancingForEducation #SustainableInvestment #ImpactLicensing #UNTB #FFD4