Association of European Science and Technology Transfer Professionals

ASTP: A World of Knowledge Transfer is the European members association for knowledge and technology transfer professionals, formerly known as ASTP-Proton. Located in Leiden in The Netherlands, ASTP is the premier, pan-European association for professionals involved in knowledge transfer among universities and industry. By promoting and professionalising knowledge transfer practice, the association aims to enhance the impact of public research on society and the economy.

Members
Central to the European knowledge transfer ecosystem, ASTP over 900 members from 45+ countries. (May 2019)

History
Created in 1999, through the initiative of a multinational group of technology transfer professionals, ASTP is a non-profit organisation based in Leiden, Netherlands.

Activities
Through training courses and annual conferences, the group aims to professionalise and promote technology and knowledge transfer among universities, public research organisations, and industry.