David Romero UDistrital Open Innovation Summit 2018

Abstract

The Research Results Transfer Office of the Francisco José de Caldas District University obtained recognition for the best technological offer at the Open Innovation Summit thanks to the value provided in its business meetings with various companies. During this open innovation event, the university stood out through the proposals of the GSEM group in prevention of lightning disasters, PlanesTIC in virtual education, the Leader group in document management for a law firm and a project to monitor vital signs in bovines led by teacher Edmundo Vega. After this success, the office is advancing in approaches to establish cooperation agreements with companies such as PepsiCo and continues to promote regional development through permanent initiatives such as its Innovation Thursdays, free advice on intellectual property in alliance with the Superintendence of Industry and Commerce, and strategic support for students and graduates to apply for external calls for national and international patents.