8th of October 2025, University of Primorska (details of location), please register. Programme in PDF
08.30 – 09.00 | Registration |
09.00 – 09.25 | Welcome addresses Klavdija Kutnar, Rector University of Primorskatbc Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation Urša Jerše, coordinator of UNIK@TT consortium, Head of Technology Transfer Office at University of Ljubljana Robert Blatnik, coordinator of KTO consortium, Head of Technology Transfer Office at Jožef Stefan Institute |
| 09.25 – 09.45 | Key note: Backing the Bold: How SPRIND Builds the Future Through Disruptive Innovation and Mission-Driven Funding. Connecting National Ambition with European Opportunity to Empower Deep Tech and High-Risk Innovation. Olav Carlsen – Innovation Manager – SPRIND |
| 09.45 – 10.05 | Key note and round table introduction: Bridging the Gap: Synergizing Science, Research, and Innovation in the New EU Funding Landscape. How to connect European and National Instruments to Foster Deep Tech and Research-Based Innovation? Špela Stres, Jožef Stefan Institute As the EU shapes its next Multiannual Financial Framework and FP10, aligning research and innovation instruments — from ERC to EIC — is crucial to building an effective, impact-driven innovation funnel. The round table will explore how European and national policies can work in synergy to support the transition from excellent science to globally competitive deep tech ventures. Special attention will be given to the Slovenian funding landscape and its role in enabling spin-outs, research commercialization, and stronger integration with EU-level instruments. The session brings together policymakers, funding agencies, research institutions, and entrepreneurs to identify coordinated strategies for sustainable innovation ecosystems. |
10.05 – 11.05 | Round table: Bridging the Gap: Synergizing Science, Research, and Innovation in the New EU Funding Landscape Jernej Salecl, Director-General, Industry, Entrepreneurship and Internationalisation Directorate, Ministry of the Economy, Tourism and Sporttbc Olav Carlsen, SPRIND Špela Stres, Jožef Stefan Institute |
11.05 – 11.20 | Break |
11.20 – 12.50 | Best innovation with commercial potential: Pitch competition (in English) Moderator: Robert Blatnik, Jožef Stefan Institute |
12.50 – 14.00 | Light lunch |
14.00 – 14.20 | Award announcement: Best innovation with commercial potential (in English) Award announcement: WIPO National award for enterpries Award announcement: WIPO National award for innovators |
14.20 – 14.30 | Break |
14.30 – 16.20 | Paper presentations: scientific papers on technology transfer and intellectual property (in English) Moderator |
16.20 – | Closing |
To participate please fill-out the registration form.
For additional information please contact Organizing committee at Jožef Stefan Institute through the email: tehnologije@ijs.si.
Notice of Recording and Photography
10 October 2025, Award ceremony (within the program of Awards of IS2025):
Best innovation with commercial potential in the year 2025
