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The project is implemented with the support of the Visegrad Fund.

The Fund aims to strengthen cooperation among the V4 countries in research and development, innovation, and digitalization by delivering regional responses to shared challenges.

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V4 for Innovation: Knowledge Transfer Cooperation of V4 Countries

SZTE TTC Zrt. has won a grant from the Visegrad Fund under the “Visegrad Focus on Research, Development, Innovation and Digitalization” call with its project titled V4 for Innovation: Knowledge Transfer Cooperation of the V4 Countries.

Aim of the Project

Led by SZTE TTC, the project brings together four Technology Transfer Centers (TTCs) and universities to strengthen knowledge transfer across the V4 region, engaging the entire innovation ecosystem value chain.

Key challenges include the low market utilization of academic research, digital lag, and talent drain. In response, the project delivers thematic workshops, an international conference, and an open digital knowledge platform to facilitate the sharing of best practices and the testing of new models.

Workshops

Bridging the Digital Gap

Košice, planned date: March 26, 2026

Commercialization and Spin-offs

Gdańsk, planned date: May 14, 2026

Retaining Talent through University–Industry Partnerships

Brno, planned date: September 24, 2026

International Conference

Highlighting Lighthouse Projects and Best Practices

Szeged, Hungary, planned date: November 26, 2026
Featuring knowledge transfer experts and invited industry speakers, the event will showcase trends and best practices while providing networking opportunities.

Digital Hub

Building a Sustainable Network (Slack / Google Drive)

Within the Digital Hub, we are building a sustainable network using Slack and Google Drive, integrating real-time communication and secure file sharing for partners across the Visegrad countries.

The project aims to establish sustainable innovation partnerships and develop effective technology transfer systems across the region.

Partners

The project is being implemented by the following partner institutions:

SZTE TTC

Hungary

Leading partner

The dedicated technology transfer company of the University of Szeged, responsible for coordinating and implementing the project.

sztettc.hu

Brno University of Technology

Czech Republic

A leading technical university with extensive experience in project support, knowledge and technology transfer, and university–industry collaboration.

vut.cz

University of Gdańsk – Technology Transfer Office

Poland

An organization supporting the market utilization of academic research, intellectual property management, and the creation of spin-off companies.

ctt.ug.edu.pl

Pavol Jozef Šafárik University in Košice – Technology and Innovation Park

Slovak Republic

Provides innovation infrastructure and technology transfer support, facilitating collaboration between academic and industry stakeholders.

upjs.sk

For information on the current status of the grant and publicly available documents, please contact: info@sztettc.hu emailcímen.