Contact: E-mail thos@sdu.dk or phone (+45) 21 24 79 49Thomas Schmidt is Head of Technology Transfer at the University of Southern Denmark (SDU) which serves as the technology transfer office for SDU and the research hospitals of Southern Denmark Region. He has worked in technology transfer since 2006 and as head of technology transfer since 2013. SDU is a mid-sized, multi-campus and regionally focused research-intensive university with particular strengths in biotech and robotics. The University’s main campus is located geographically away from the countries capital region and many high-tech industries. The TTO was established in 2012 and has a small to mid-sized portfolio and staffing. The TTO is especially strong in scouting and venture building. Thomas Schmidt holds an MA and MBA and became a Registered Technology Transfer Professional in 2011. Thomas has advised technology transfer offices in Eastern Europe and Scandinavia, volunteered for AUTM, ASTP and ATTP and been on the board of the Danish Network for Technology Transfer for more than a decade. Currently, Thomas serves as a member the European University Association’s Expert Group on Innovation.