Netval

NETVAL was founded in November 2002 as a network of universities and public research organizations in Italy. Nowadays, it has more than 70 members and represents over 80% of the Italian public research system. Recently, some research hospitals (IRCCS) have also joined NETVAL. NETVAL's mission includes: (I) sharing and strengthening the skills of Italian Universities and Public Research Organizations in the field of the valorisation of research results; (II) providing an interface with industry; (III) consolidating expertise in the area of commercial projects and intellectual property management; (IV) developing international contacts for the benefit of NETVAL's members. During the last 10 years of activity NETVAL has been focusing its activities on the dissemination of information and culture of Knowledge Transfer (KT) in Italy through initiatives aimed at bringing together the Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs) of Universities and Public Research Organizations through training courses, meetings and thematic working groups. NETVAL has become an authority in the field of knowledge transfer activities and Third Mission, as demonstrated by the numerous projects, meetings and joint events organised, among others, with Italian and international organisations.