Europe’s future competitiveness depends on how effectively public research turns ideas into impact.
On 22 October 2025, the EPO Observatory on Patents and Technology, in collaboration with national patent offices, will present a groundbreaking pan-European study on public research organisations at an exclusive online event.
This online event will bring together leading figures from the fields of policy, research, and industry to explore the role of public research organisations in enhancing Europe’s competitiveness, supporting deep-tech ecosystems, and advancing industrial innovation.
Key highlights of the study include:
✔ New data on patenting activity, spinouts, and cross-sector collaboration
✔ The evolving role of public research organisations in Europe’s industrial policy and deep-tech ecosystems
✔ Insights and analysis from leading experts in research, policy, and industry
Register for free to attend the online event: epo.org/public-research
- Teaser Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jL-lAImVvms
- List of institutions by country present in the study
The event will serve as an important platform for highlighting current policy debates on the role of intellectual property (IP) in technology transfer and the transition of research to the market. It is also of interest to researchers, entrepreneurs/spin-offs from public research, and the wider innovation ecosystem (such as accelerators and incubators).
