Universities
Methodology for the analysis of the knowledge transfer potential of UAB research groups
Objectives
- To equip the UAB with a tool to understand the knowledge transfer opportunities of its research groups.
- To convert partially and punctually collected and interpreted information into explicit, operative, and systematic knowledge.
- To determine priorities in the management of knowledge transfer.
- To diagnose potential obstacles to meeting the needs of the groups in order to guide the university’s policy and services.
Results
- Structured knowledge of the characteristics of the transfer carried out by UAB groups.
- Identification of the needs of UAB groups to exchange knowledge more efficiently.
- Increased experience of the UAB in managing internal competitive processes.
Evaluation for the creation of a UPC technology center
Description
- Ordered evaluation of the reasons for the UPC to decide on creating a technology center with its own legal personality, based on the UPC centers in the Generalitat’s IT network and other possible UPC centers or research groups.
- The feasibility study of the potential UPC technology center was conducted in 2 phases:
– Phase 1: Planning, description, and strategic objectives.
– Phase 2: Planning, description, and strategic objectives.
Results
- Organization systems.
- Economic resources.
- Institutional and management criteria.
- Relationship between the central unit and the members of the CTUPC (UPC Technology Center).
- Proposal for the dashboard (scorecard).
Funds for Research
Description
- Electronic publication dedicated to research funding.
- Complete and updated compilation of research funding programs.
Objectives – Services
- To provide concise, understandable, and permanently updated information.
- Vigilance and consultancy.
- Drafting and management.
- Information and alerts service to stay informed of news affecting funding programs.
Web Portal for Research Funding Calls
Description
- The subject of interest is the programs, where the available information has a broader and more permanent scope than a mere collection of calls.
- Content is newly created according to what the issuing bodies publish, selecting only the relevant content.
- The target audience is the researcher, the research group, or the company.
Objectives – Services
- Customization and integration into the university’s website, so that the researcher perceives it as an added service from the university.
- Articulable with existing information products. OTRI staff have a management tool to edit and update links from the database to documents generated by the university offices.
- The outsourcing of this work allows the human resources of the offices to be dedicated to tasks with greater added value.
- An information service and personalized online communication channels.
CULTURPRO
Description
- Training project designed to reinforce cross-border integration, within the framework of the European Union.
- Coordination of the consortium for the drafting of a cross-border cooperation project and for budget preparation.
- Project monitoring and mentorship.
- Negotiation with the programming committee to overcome objections raised to the project.
- Financial monitoring and execution of the allocated funds.
- Support to partners in expense certification.
Objectives – Services
- To secure FEDER funding (European Regional Development Fund).
- To correctly execute the assigned funds.
Achieved Results
- Obtainment of a grant of approx. €600,000 for the execution of a total budget of approx. €1,000,000.
- 100% execution of the budget.
