Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals

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1 Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals Successfully moving technology from research to the marketplace by unifying and educating technology transfer professionals around the world.

2 Background ATTP was established to recognize and promote individuals with core competencies and to provide approved training for individuals wishing to acquire these skills and become Registered Transfer Professionals (RTTP).

3 Why ATTP? summer 2008: PraxisUnico, AUTM and ASTP carried out research amongst our members - Wide-ranging support for development of professional recognition mechanisms - Greatest support amongst the younger/newer members of Tech Transfer - Strong view that development of the profession is happening and that we must take a leadership role. - Strong view that development of the profession must be led by practitioners

4 History of ATTP May 2010 launch of ATTP with 5 founding associations: board of directors, executive cie & on line administration In 2013: 8 associations are a member of ATTP Current number of RTTP: 160 Healthy, financial situation

5 ATTP foundations Founding associations Other participating assocations

6 RTTPs located across the world Australia Austria 36% 11% 1% 6% 5% Belgium Canada Denmark Germany India Ireland Italy 7% Netherlands Norway 7% Portugal South Africa 12% 1% 2% 1% 1% 1% 2% 4% 1% 1% 1% Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom USA

7 Benefits RTTP recognition Provides international recognition as a technology transfer expert Establishes individual s credibility within the profession Institutes a uniform means of practice and standards for technology transfer Unites professionals on a global basis - creation of a community

8 Which routes to registration? Route 1 Early Career Route 2 Mid Career Route 3 Very experienced RTTP

9 Which route should you take? Route 1 Early Career Route 2 Mid Career RTTP Route 3 Very experienced Route 1: < 3 years and 60 CE points Route 2: > 3 years < 5 years and any number of CE points or other relevant education Route 3: > 5 years and any number of CE points

10 Check list for application Route I Early career Certificates of attendance of TT training - this can be a scanned copy, or confirmatory from the provider Demonstration of Experience (1000 words max) Direct supervisor signature on the case study achievement CV or Resume Route 2 Mid career Track record of achievement in leading Technology Transfer projects or initiatives, and/or Evidence of relevant training courses or gained relevant qualifications Demonstration of Experience (1000 words max) Direct supervisor signature on the case study achievement CV or Resume

11 Check list for application Route 3 Experienced CV or Resume Highlight the following in the CV or resume: - Scope of senior position, size of institution and number of people and their roles who report to you - List the deals and size where you have been the lead negotiator on one or more of the following: major licensing agreements; major strategic relationships or collaboration agreement; major equity-financing deals. - Describe your role as an initiator, creator and lead of a major technology transfer or knowledge transfer initiative or program with budget of US$3m plus - List the participant courses or workshops and describe your role (i.e. presenter, developer etc.) - List published peer reviewed papers relevant to the technology transfer professional

12 Demonstration of experience (route 2) 1. What do you consider to be your biggest achievement? 2. Why do you consider it be your biggest achievement? 3. What did you learn through it and what could you teach your fellow TT professionals by your experience?

13 Writing a demonstration of experience (route 3) 1. What elements do you think makes a good case study? 2. What points do you need to cover? 3. What impact did it make?

14 How do I apply, and where? Online application form Go to: - Deadlines are usually around the 18 th or 24 th of every quarter - notification if successful or if more information required. - Announcements of successful applicants in the ATTP newsletter - Membership fee of 250$ (only upon registration)

15 Already convinced to apply? YOU will be recognised as a registered professional YOU will have an internationally portable qualification YOU will be linked in to the practitioners network around the world YOU will have a powerful qualification to add to your CV

16 Any other questions? Please visit the ATTP website for any further information Send an to the ASTP secretariat for an update on your number of CE points

17 We are looking forward to welcoming you as a RTTP member!