Knowledge Transfer Associations
- Association for University Research and Industry Links (AURIL) - knowledge transfer professionals dedicated to the development of partnerships between higher education and industry to support innovation and competitiveness.
- Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM) – a non-profit organisation dedicated to managing and promoting university transfer technology.
- Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals ( ASTP) - a network of professionals that promote technology transfer between the European science base and industry.
- ARMA (The Association for Research Managers and Administrators) the professional association for research managers and administrators in the UK.
- The Cambridge-MIT Institute (CMI) - academic enterprise that exists to deliver education and research to enhance the competitiveness of UK business and academic enterprise
- Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (DIUS) – government department that helps people and business become more productive by promoting enterprise, innovation and creativity. Offers grants and funding for research and starting up new businesses.
- The University Companies Association (UNICO) - provides forum for exchange and development of best practice in technology transfer.
