Project: Promoting the application of research results in the academic environment through knowledge transfer, business development and improvement of innovation management skills (TULEVIK)
The goal of the project “TULEVIK” is to create and implement a comprehensive training programme that supports knowledge transfer, business development, and innovation management. The programme is aimed at employees of universities, universities of applied sciences, and other research and development institutions, offering both basic and advanced-level trainings. In addition, the project includes expert trainings and study trips that help participants deepen their knowledge and build international connections.
The consortium of the “TULEVIK” project includes, as budgetary partners, all Estonian public universities and state universities of applied sciences – a total of 13 institutions. In addition, 7 R&D institutions participate as non-financial partners within the project’s target group. The consortium’s lead partner is the University of Tartu.
The training content focuses on four main target groups. First, early-career researchers are supported in building a strong foundation for managing research and collaborating with industry. Second, development opportunities are offered to PhD-level academic staff, including research group leaders. Third, the competencies of support structures—research administrators and technology and business development specialists—are strengthened. Fourth, strategic support is provided to decision-makers and leaders to enhance effective management of research and innovation capacity across the institution.
Cooperation partners:
University of Tartu (lead partner), Tallinn University of Technology, Tallinn University, Estonian Academy of Arts, Estonian Aviation Academy, Estonian University of Life Sciences, Estonian Academy of Security Sciences, Tartu Health Care College, Tallinn Health Care College, Estonian Military Academy, Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre, Tallinn University of Applied Sciences, and Pallas University of Applied Sciences
Principal investigator: Sven Idarand
Research led by: Ruth-Helena Melioranski
Funding programme: ASTRA+
Funder: State Shared Service Centre
Project funding period: 2025–2029
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