The role of R&D&I networks in transforming research into impact
The Catalan RDI networks have organised a joint workshop to share their roles, methods, problems and solutions in research transfer.
Àgora, at CosmoCaixa
XaRFA, Xarxa TECSAM, i4KIDS, Xartec Salut, Xarxa RDI-IA, X4HPC, Xarxa X_AgriTech, H2CAT, BlueNetCat, XarSMART, and Xarxa AccessCat
A morning to explore various ways of bringing science to the market, to share experiences and solutions, and to discuss innovation and impact.
All the networks funded by AGAUR are taking part (XaRFA, TECSAM Network, i4KIDS, Xartec Salut, RDI-IA Network, X4HPC, X_AgriTech Network, H2CAT, BlueNetCat, XarSMART and AccessCat Network), with the aim of sharing their diverse yet complementary transfer work.
Program
10.00 - Institutional welcome by Lourdes Puigbarraca, Deputy Director General of Knowledge Transfer and Knowledge Society at the Department of Research and Universities.
10.10 - Welcome on behalf of the networks, by Laura Arribas, from H2CAT.
10.20 - Opening speech, by Nadal Bayà Fons, Head of the Knowledge Transfer Area at AGAUR.
10.40 - Round table: ‘Networks as a decisive tool for supporting transfer’.
Participants: Lua Po Vicente (XARFA), Dolores González (H2CAT), Maria Rosés (X4HPC), Lluis Cassou (i4KIDS). Moderator: Roger Cabezas (CERCA).
11.40 - Networking break.
12.10 - Round table: ‘The importance of the team and the relationship with R&D&I networks’.
With Anna Castilló (Xartec Salut), Victor Rotellar (RDI-IA), Agustí Fonts (AgriTech) and Pablo Bou (BlueNetCat). Moderated by Marc Torrens (ESADE).
13:10 - Round table: ‘Non-technological transfer mechanisms’.
With Pablo Estañol (XarSMART), Judit López (Red TECSAM), Carme Pratdesaba (Red AccessCat). Moderated by Toni Bassaganyas (consultant specialising in the social impact of research).
14:00 - Closing.
