Women*Network
The NCP-IP Women* Network was launched in 2022 with a kick-off event and has since established itself as a platform for networking, professional exchange and mutual support. It brings together women working in the fields of intellectual property (IP), intellectual property rights and the commercialisation of knowledge – for example, in patent departments, technology transfer, research or the commercialisation of intellectual property.
At the regular meetings, which take place around twice a year and are hosted by different organisations, participants get to know different institutions and fields of work, gain professional insights and exchange experiences on career paths and current developments in the IP sector. Over time, the network’s scope has been expanded to include topics relating to knowledge valorisation, such as social innovation, the commercialisation of artistic works and the social and economic use of research findings.
Past events have demonstrated the value of personal exchange and networking across institutional boundaries. Insights and highlights from the individual meetings can be found in our news articles, for example here. Information on upcoming events and the network is available on our website.
A look back at the NCP-IP Women’s* Network meeting at the Institute for Science and Technology Austria (ISTA)
The NCP-IP Women’s* Network meeting at the Institute for Science and Technology Austria (ISTA) on 21 October 2024 offered participants insights into current issues relating to intellectual property (IP) and knowledge valorisation. Following a group lunch, the programme featured presentations by XISTA, an introduction to the ISTA spin-off Syntropic Medical, and a first-hand account of the start-up experience. The meeting was rounded off with an insight into science communication from VISTA Science Experiences and a guided tour of the ISTA campus. The event was held in English and provided numerous opportunities for professional exchange and networking.
A look back at the NCP-IP Women’s* Network meeting at Austrian Wirtschaftsservice (aws)
The meeting of the NCP-IP Women’s* Network at Austria Wirtschaftsservice (aws) on 20 March 2023 focused on the interplay between intellectual property (IP) and artificial intelligence. Expert input on funding opportunities, alongside discussions and case studies from research and funding practice, offered a wide range of perspectives on current developments. Afterwards, the participants took the opportunity to exchange views and network. The next meeting is already being planned for the autumn. You can find the latest news and further information on the Women in IP page.