Within the framework of TICEC 2023, the Strategic Knowledge Management Workshop was developed for researchers.
In an effort to strengthen research and innovation in Ecuador, the Strategic Knowledge Management Workshop was successfully carried out as part of the TIC EC Scientific Congress. The event, which took place on October 18, 2023 at the University of Cuenca, brought together 30 researchers from various Ecuadorian universities who were winners of the XVII R&D&i Fund call.
The workshop focused on providing researchers with the necessary tools to efficiently manage the cycle of knowledge generated during the development of research projects funded by CEIDA.
The workshop addressed topics of utmost relevance to the scientific field, such as Intellectual Property strategies for scientific creations, Technological Surveillance and Competitive Intelligence for research processes. Participants had the opportunity to immerse themselves in enriching discussions and acquire valuable knowledge to enhance their research and protect their scientific creations.
In relation to Intellectual Property strategies, experts shared crucial information on the legal protection of scientific creations through patents, copyrights and especially about software. In addition, the importance of technological surveillance was highlighted as a tool that allows capturing information on science and technology, selecting it and analyzing the environment and the main actors of technology, reducing risks in the research process. While competitive intelligence was presented as a fundamental resource for making informed decisions in research, as a prior step to the transfer of knowledge.
The atmosphere of the event was filled with enthusiasm and commitment from the participants, who expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to learn and collaborate with their peers. The holding of this workshop demonstrates the continued commitment of the Ecuadorian academic community to excellence in research, as well as to the promotion of an environment conducive to innovation and technology transfer.
