An opportunity to learn from each other
Universities worldwide have the ability to conduct world-class research. However, many do not have the resources required to fully exploit the results of their research. COPENMIND Exhibition responds to this challenge. Already, leading universities have increased their focus on technology transfer and the exploitation of intellectual property generated from research programmes. Also, the number of university and industry research cooperation and licensing agreements has increased significantly. Having said that, both university and industry environments agree that the building of close university-industry relationships holds many unexploited opportunities.
The extensive element of networking contained in the COPENMIND concept opens up to the active dialogue between universities and the industry, leading to an increased understanding of global best practice for partnering and a development of partnership building skills for all stakeholders involved. Apart from these mutual benefits, each segment will also be able to create unique value to their specific organization.
For Universities: A wide range of benefits
At COPENMIND Exhibition universities from all over the world will put their abilities and technologies on display in front of leading company representatives. The companies will be eager to screen the market for the next big technology platform and the next possible partnership. Through the COPENMIND matchmaking system, participants will gain the opportunity to scan the profiles of other COPENMIND participants – both universities and companies – prior to the actual event, increasing the possibilities for fruitful discussions and matchmaking. The creation of new networks and partnerships will contribute directly to the economic and scientific success of universities and value will be gained through several benefits from COPENMIND, including:
- The possibility to attract funds and business partners: The direct link to the business world provides a unique opportunity to attract increased financial resources and accomplish tangible results through partnerships.
- Influencing the research agenda for global issues: Progressive universities will have an opportunity to position themselves at the forefront on central research issues and introduce an important prioritization in relation to future research challenges.
For the industry: Make business outside the office
Most companies are aware of the innovative potential of working with universities. However, they find it difficult finding and meeting the relevant institutions. At COPENMIND they will get the opportunity. Due to the unprecedented number of universities promoting their competences and research, participating companies can connect with the worldwide university environment in three days, creating value in unique ways to a large business audience in relation to:
- Discovering new tech transfer opportunities: Participating companies can easily identify and access some of the world’s leading knowledge resources and open up to the discovery of new technological opportunities that suit the company’s R&D strategy.
- Indicating future research needs to the right researchers: Much university-based research does not satisfy a market need. Through COPENMIND, companies will have the opportunity to promote their specific research needs in front of a highly relevant audience.
- Adressing the university environment as a collective platform: Technological innovation holds the key to addressing many global issues. Through COPENMIND companies will get the opportunity to address the universities collectively and influence the global research agenda.
Easy access to potential partners
Prior to the conference, all exhibitors and participants can acquire access to an electronic matchmaking system in which COPENMIND exhibitors and participants from around the world present their research profiles, highlight their competences or express their research needs. Through the matchmaking system, COPENMIND facilitates one-on-one meetings and creates a virtual partnering structure.