Europe produces 20% of the world's knowledge. Too little of it reaches the market.

European researchers publish more, and are cited more, than almost anyone else on earth. But only a third of EU patents are ever commercially exploited — and while 28% of researchers say they'd like to launch a spin-off, only 3% ever do. Knowledge2Impact exists to close that gap.

Impact Service Toolbox

A curated package of upgraded TTO/KTO services covering IP management, licensing, spin-off support, due diligence and societal/policy uptake — openly accessible to universities and research organisations across Europe.

AI Toolkit for TTOs

An on-premises, human-in-the-loop AI toolkit that speeds up disclosure drafting, prior-art checks, technology readiness assessment and investor matchmaking — piloted in four consortium TTOs.

Impact Catalyst Programme

Training, mentoring and shadowing visits that build the skills of TTO/KTO staff in market and societal value detection — piloted internally, then opened to widening-country offices.

Impact Creator Programme

Curricula, an Impact Tech Summer School and simultaneous cross-border Hackathons that build entrepreneurial and IP skills in students and early-career researchers.

Cascade Funding

Open calls channel funding and training directly to TTOs/KTOs in widening countries that haven't yet taken part in EU capacity-building actions — extending the programme well beyond the consortium.

GoodTech Living Labs

Co-creation with researchers, students, industry, policymakers and citizens — including a dedicated AI Ethics Living Lab — to keep upgraded services trustworthy, inclusive and grounded in real needs.