The objective of the PSF review is to provide external advice and operational recommendations to the country's authorities on reforming the Czech technology transfer offices (TTOs) sector, taking into account internationally proven good practice.
The recommendations will be backed by evidence, best practice and analyses of similar approaches and reforms introduced in other countries and it should be feasible to implement them in the national context.
The PSF review will cover the following elements:
- Analyses of the needs to which TTOs should answer and identification of the current gaps/ under-performance in addressing those needs.
- Identification of the tools to be used by policymakers for optimising the functions and performances of the TTOs, their local and international linkages.
- Definition of the appropriate institutional setting, roles and functions of TTOs in different organisations within the Czech TT environment.
- If relevant, recommendations on the possible establishment of a central TT authority, including the definition of its role and competences.
- Identification of the areas and means for cooperation between TTOs and regional innovation centres in the TT process.
Documents
The factsheet of the PSF Country review of Czechia presents the objective of the exercise, key areas for the implementation plans, scheduled meetings, names of the experts and DG R&I Policy Officers.
The report gives an overview of the Czech research and innovation system, helping to identify and evaluate opportunities to improve the way knowledge is used and shared, considering the country's institutional and cultural environment.
The Final report addresses the structural challenges on reforming the Czech technology transfer offices (TTOs) sector. A Panel of five independent experts and two national peers put forward ten recommendations which taken together offer a framework for a systemic change .