The Transnational Technology Transfer Network for the Black Sea Basin (T3N-BSB) project, conducted under the Interreg VI-B NEXT Black Sea Basin Program, is spearheading efforts to create a sustainable and interconnected innovation ecosystem in the region. Led by the Karadeniz Technical University Technology Transfer Application and Research Center (KTU TTC), the project is a collaborative initiative with CERTH (Greece), BATTI (Bulgaria), and UDJG (Romania).
With a strong focus on enhancing technology transfer (TT) processes, fostering cross-border cooperation, and boosting research commercialization, the project continues to make significant strides in strengthening the regional innovation landscape.
Key Objectives of the T3N-BSB Project
The T3N-BSB project is designed to:
✅ Establish sustainable transnational network structures between Türkiye, Greece, Bulgaria, and Romania.
✅ Support the exchange of best practices in technology transfer and research commercialization.
✅ Strengthen collaboration between academia, industry, and policymakers.
✅ Enhance institutional capacities to drive economic growth through innovation.
Phase 1: Country-Specific Technology Transfer Reports
As an initial step, each project partner conducted an in-depth analysis of their respective technology transfer ecosystems, producing country-specific reports that included:
Historical evolution of technology transfer policies and initiatives.
Existing research and findings on TT mechanisms.
PESTEL analysis (Political, Economic, Social, Technological, Environmental, Legal) of the TT landscape.
Profiles of key universities, research institutions, and technology transfer offices (TTOs), along with their services and funding mechanisms.
SWOT analysis of the TT ecosystem in each country.
Key recommendations for enhancing TT practices and addressing challenges.
Phase 2: Joint Study on Technology Transfer in the Black Sea Region
Building on the country-specific reports, the project partners collaborated on a Joint Comprehensive Report, which offers a comparative assessment of technology transfer ecosystems across the four countries.
This report:
Identifies common challenges and opportunities in technology transfer.
Summarizes and compares the key elements of each country’s TT ecosystem.
Explores how transnational cooperation can improve technology transfer efficiency.
Proposes strategies for building long-term innovation networks in the Black Sea region.
By synthesizing findings from individual reports, this study provides a valuable framework for cross-border knowledge exchange and collaborative innovation.
Final phase: Identifying Best Practices in Technology Transfer
Technology transfer practices differ across countries due to variations in business cultures, policies, and institutional structures. Recognizing this, the T3N-BSB project aimed to identify and document successful case studies of TT processes.
As part of this effort:
✔️ Each project partner identified at least two exemplary TT practices in their country.
✔️ A total of nine successful good practice examples were compiled.
✔️ A Good Practices Report was published, providing adoption guidelines to help organizations and stakeholders implement these models effectively.
Looking Ahead: Strengthening Regional Innovation Networks
With the first phase of the project successfully completed, the T3N-BSB consortium remains committed to:
Enhancing cross-border collaboration in research and innovation.
Developing strategic frameworks for technology transfer.
Facilitating the adoption of best practices across the Black Sea region.
By fostering stronger partnerships between academia, industry, and policymakers, the T3N-BSB project is paving the way for a more resilient and dynamic innovation ecosystem in the region.