Universities have multifaceted responsibilities that go beyond their traditional roles of developing human capital (education – the first mission) and producing new knowledge (research – the second mission). They are increasingly encouraged to embrace a ‘third mission,’ which involves actively engaging in regional development and contributing to society.

This third mission requires universities to adopt a more entrepreneurial approach and explore innovative services and initiatives aimed at fostering regional growth and community development (OECD).

The importance of university-industry collaboration for regional development has led universities to rethink their purposes. Universities are increasingly participating in regional development and creating public value. This is done through diverse initiatives such as:

During this webinar, we will explore how public policies can contribute to spinoffs and the commercialisation of research results. This will be done through good practices on entrepreneurial universities and explore the latest policy findings from policymakers and experts.