Wolfgang Kniejski Email & Phone Number

Palaiseau, Fr

Technology transfer is the process through which knowledge, products or processes are transferred from one organization to another for business benefit. Indeed, the study of technology transfer is not new; however, recent years have witnessed the emergence of new paradigms for technology transfer, reflecting the internationalisation of the economy, the shorter process-cycles and the roles of the different parties involved.My understanding of technology transfer is different for the different stakeholders: governments and end-users need to understand the costs and benefits of a technology; innovators need to understand how to adapt it; and firms need to understand how to market it and how it meets user needs. Thus I offer services along a successful commercialisation process considering the interests of each stakeholder and to guarantee long-term sustainability.

INI-Novation actively transfers research results to markets. We develop individual commercialization strategies for carefully selected technologies and support in the creation of knowledge based spin-off companies. Furthermore we consult research and innovation oriented institutions in the area of technology evaluation, exploitation and valorisation. Offering services and expertise in the area of technology transfer and innovation management, INI-Novation focuses on entrepreneurship qualification and the creation of high-tech start-ups.

Berlin, Berlin, De

INI-GraphicsNet Foundation, DarmstadtNon-profit foundation, promoting international cooperation in research, development and in the application of information and communication technologiesTreasurer and Business DirectorManaging 25 employees, 2.3 Million Euro budget• Technology Transfer and Innovation Management• Project Acquisition and Project Management• Finance, Organization, Human ResourcesSuccess stories:• Design and successful implementation of an innovative process for commercialisation and valorisation of research results• Establishment of an international network of experts to support technology transfer with global orientation (about 80 senior experts, such as market experts, start-up experts, business angels, VCs)• Design and implementation of an entrepreneurship qualification programme• Establishing and coaching of more than 40 start-up companies• Preferred juror and evaluator for innovation management for governments and organisations with an international focus• Singapore Innovation Award 2006: international recognition in innovation management and entrepreneurship

Darmstadt, De

Fraunhofer Institute for Computer GraphicsExploring of concepts, models, and solutions for computer graphics technologies and applications (12 Million Euro budget, 260 employees)Head of FinancesManaging 12 employees, 1.3 Million Euro budget • Design and Implementation of Business Strategies for the Institute • Member of the Institute’s Management Board and of the Institute’s Steering Committee • Project Acquisition and Project Management • Finance, Controlling, Organisation, ProcurementSuccess stories• Networking of related business and scientific structures by creating win-/win-scenarios• Establishment of the INI-GraphicsNet Foundation as the holding of an international network of research and technology transfer institutions• Establishment of subsidiaries abroad• Setting career benchmarks by excellent performance, by competent interaction, and by taking responsibility in business management affairs• Sustainable implementation of business management methodologies and tool-sets• Leading role in the development and implementation of an Enterprise Accounting System• Introduction of a cost-/benefit-centred management and controlling scheme for the organisational units of a research institute • Introduction of a cost accounting system to be applied in public procurement and federal accounting processes