"Transnational Technology Transfer Network for the Black Sea Basin / T3N-BSB" project, which is carried out within the scope of the Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin Program under the leadership of Karadeniz Technical University Technology Transfer Application and Research Center (KTU TTC), in partnership with the "Centre for Research and Technology Hellas" (CERTH) from Greece, "Bulgarian Association for Transfer of Technology and Innovation" (BATTI) from Bulgaria and "Dunarea de Jos" University of Galati (UDJG) from Romania, continues its activities.

T3N-BSB Project aims;

• to establish sustainable transnational network structures among the Black Sea Basin countries of Türkiye, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece and to contribute to the development of their research and innovation capacities
• to facilitate the exchange of best practices and knowledge on leveraging innovative technological advancements,
• to foster stronger collaboration among academia, industry, and policymakers, ensuring technology transfer processes are more effective across borders,
• to create a robust ecosystem that supports economic growth through innovation and research commercialization in the Black Sea region by enhancing institutional capacities and interconnectivity

The first activity of the 18-month project, which started in July 2024, has been completed and its successful outputs are published. Four leading institutions KTU TTC, CERTH, BATTI and UDJG specializing in innovation and technology commercialization studied on to present a comprehensive study of the TT ecosystem in the project partner countries Türkiye, Greece, Bulgaria and Romania.

As the first step, each T3N-BSB partner developed a country specific report including the following ;

• historical overview of the technology transfer ecosystem (i.e. first attempts, early initiatives, TT policy / legislation evolution) in their countries highlighting any significant milestones
• existing studies and their main results
• PESTEL analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, and Legal) of the technology transfer ecosystem
• profiles of leading universities, research centers, and their TTOs, as well as of other public and or private initiatives/institutions supporting TT ecosystem including a catalog of the services offered and funding mechanisms.
• main/most popular TT processes and practices followed by the identified entities
• SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) of the technology transfer ecosystem
• summary of recommendations for improvement.

Country Reports are as follows:

Report on Türkiye’s Technology Transfer Ecosystem

Report on Greece’s Technology Transfer Ecosystem

Report on Bulgaria’s Technology Transfer Ecosystem

Report on Romania’s Technology Transfer Ecosystem

In the second step;

A Comprehensive Study on the Technology Transfer Ecosystem in the project partner countries was carried out and a Joint Report was prepared. This study critically examines shared opportunities and challenges while aligning with the broader objectives of the T3N-BSB project. The information from the individual country reports was extracted by summarizing main elements and trying to keep a relative balance in order to be able to compare the different TT ecosystems and synthesize findings. Additionally, the study explores how transnational cooperation can enhance TT efficiency and create long-term innovation networks in the Black Sea region.

Comprehensive Study of the Technology Transfer Ecosystem in Greece, Bulgaria, Türkiye, and Romania – Joint Report

The aim of this activity is to present a comprehensive study of the TT ecosystem on strengthening the TT ecosystem in the project partner countries and developing the competencies of stakeholders in this field. Within the scope of the activity, main actors, legislative frameworks, support mechanisms, problems, opportunities and risks on the public, academia and industry sides in TT processes will be outlined.

And as a final step;

TT ecosystem studies are carried out with different approaches and practices in different countries due to the unique ways of doing business in the world. This has led to the emergence of different approaches and good practice examples in TT processes. The comprehensive study aimed to identify examples of good practices applied in know-how and technology transfer, research, R&D and innovation development processes in each project partner countries, to reveal and outline each country's TT processes (services, innovative aspects, TT support structures, etc.) and develop strategies to overcome barriers.

Within the scope of the good practice identification study on technology transfer ecosystem, each project partner identified at least 2 good practice examples related to the topics they have been successful in TT processes. In total, 9 successful good practices involving all partners have been compiled into a good practices report, including adoption guidelines that will enable participating organizations and stakeholders to easily transfer them.

Good Pracrice Reports are as follows: 

Good Practices of Tecnology Transfer Processes in Türkiye

Good Practices of Tecnology Transfer Processes in Greece

Good Practices of Tecnology Transfer Processes in Bulgaria

Good Practices of Tecnology Transfer Processes in Romania

Joint Report on Good Practices in the Technology Transfer Ecosystem