1. Technology Transfer in Practice : Evidence from EIT RawMaterials Innovation EcosystemsMateja Košir, Urška Kropf, Klemen Klemenčič, 2026, strokovni članek Opis: This paper examines technology transfer within the EIT RawMaterials framework, with a particular focus on innovation projects operating at Technology Readiness Levels (TRL) 4–7. Drawing on a sample of 18 completed projects spanning technology, product, and service development, the study analyses how ecosystem-based mechanisms facilitate the transition from research to market. The findings reveal heterogeneous innovation trajectories and a weak correlation between initial TRL levels and commercialisation outcomes. Successful technology transfer is strongly associated with early involvement of industry partners, the integration of business planning, and clearly defined intellectual property strategies. Furthermore, the results highlight the importance of coordinated ecosystem support – encompassing funding, networking, and performance-based incentives – in addressing the so-called innovation ‘valley of death.’ The paper contributes to the innovation management literature by providing empirical insights into ecosystem-driven technology transfer within a capital-intensive sector.
Ključne besede: technology transfer, innovation ecosystems, EIT RawMaterials, TRL, research–industry collaboration
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2. Impact of the INDUSAC project through co-creation between students and industryDuško Odić, Urška Mrgole, Robert Premk, Špela Kunej, Marjeta Trobec, 2026, strokovni članek Opis: The Horizon Europe inDUsaC project, coordinated by the Jožef Stefan Institute in Ljubljana, Slovenia, introduced an innovative mechanism for facilitating knowledge transfer between companies and students from diverse disciplinary backgrounds. During the project, students and re searchers across Europe were given the opportunity to address compa ny-defined challenges through short-term co-creation projects lasting between four and eight weeks. In total, 303 individuals, organised into 159 international teams, success fully completed their projects, with students receiving financial compen sation for their contributions. This paper provides an overview of the addressed company challenges, which spanned a wide range of domains, including health, education and nutrition; modern living; products and accessories; energy and environment; industrial processes and engineer ing; and business solutions. This diversity demonstrates the breadth of the project’s impact, with ap proximately half of the participating companies being small enterprises with up to 10 employees, and with strong participation from eU Widen ing countries. By presenting 159 successful collaborations that generated valuable outputs for companies and enabled students to acquire practical skills, the inDUsaC project demonstrates: (i) tangible social impact; (ii) the feasibility of an effective and attractive mechanism that provides compa nies with innovative ideas while offering students meaningful incentives to gain experience and strengthen their professional networks; and (iii) the critical role of a public research organisation in facilitating such exchanges.
Ključne besede: INDUSAC project, co-creation, students, industry, knowledge transfer
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3. Enhancing knowledge and technology transfer : determinants and indicators of successful university–industry collaborationJana Hojnik, Štefan Bojnec, Simona Kustec, Vaida Zemlickienė, Zenonas Turskis, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Both universities and companies create value and innovation to maintain their position and remain competitive. Different, but still similar, with two goals that are shared. With their collaboration, they can enhance their pursuit of sustainability and as well corporate social responsibility by creating and delivering value and thus contributing to the well-being of society. This paper thus examines the determinants and indicators of successful university–industry collaboration (UIC) in the context of knowledge and technology transfer. The purpose of the research is to identify key factors that drive effective UIC and to establish measurable indicators for evaluating the performance of this collaboration. The paper aimed to understand not only what drives UIC but also how to measure its effectiveness. So, an exploratory, theory-building approach, adopting a systematic literature review is applied. By focusing on the determinants and measurable outputs of UIC, the paper provides insights into the strategic importance of measuring knowledge and technology transfer for a wide range of stakeholders involved in it. UIC for universities is a part of their third mission and their CSR, while with respect for companies, UIC is a result of practicing open innovation and pursuing corporate social responsibility. While consolidating these dimensions, the study also develops a holistic input–output indicator framework that not only clarifies how collaboration is initiated and structured but also how it can be evaluated in practice.
Ključne besede: corporate social responsibility, indicators, innovation policy, knowledge and technology transfer, sustainability, technology transfer office (TTO), university–industry collaboration (UIC)
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4. Student Upskilling and Industry Value in the INDUSAC Project : Evidence from Quick, Challenge-Driven Co-Creation MechanismŠpela Kunej, Duško Odić, Urška Mrgole, Robert Premk, Marjeta Trobec, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The INDUSAC project, launched in 2022 under Horizon Europe, connected industry and academia by involving students in solving real-world problems. Coordinated by the Jožef Stefan Institute, INDUSAC paired companies with international, interdisciplinary teams of students for co-creation projects lasting 4–8 weeks, based on multiple calls for applications. This article evaluates student engagement across three call periods – February to May 2024, June to October 2024, and November 2024 to July 2025 – using surveys before and after the projects. Results showed high initial student confidence and measurable improvements in skills such as negotiation and international teamwork. Satisfaction with the process and online platform increased among both students and companies, indicating effective adaptation based on feedback. While companies appreciated student creativity, they expressed a need for greater market viability. These findings validate INDUSAC’s co-creation mechanism, enhancing knowledge transfer while fostering an environment that prepares students for successful global careers.
Ključne besede: student upskilling, industry value, INDUSAC project
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5. Hospitality Hurdles : An Expedition into the Challenges Facing the Hotel IndustrySwagat Praharaj, Bibhuti Bhusan Mishra, Uma Sankar Mishra, Rashmi Ranjan Panigrahi, Padma Charan Mishra, 2025, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The study aims to empower hotel operators in prospective tourist spots, aiding informed decision-making in navigating the dynamic hospitality landscape. The study investigates challenges in the hotel industry to aid practitioners and researchers. It combines secondary data from expert blogs and research articles with primary data from 230 Indian hotel managers surveyed via a Likert scale questionnaire from January to March 2024. Validity and reliability are ensured through first-order constructs. Data analysis utilizes SPSS-22 for exploratory factor analysis and Amos17 for confirmatory factor analysis. Theoretical frameworks from prior literature were examined to inform the selection of variables. A two-part questionnaire was devised to gather demographic information, years of experience, etc., followed by a section employing a 5-point Likert scale to explore our proposed hypothesis. Initially identifying twenty-seven global challenges, the study highlights three key factors – marketing, operational, and human resources – relevant to the Indian context, encompassing 25 specific challenges. Notably, challenges in the Economic/Financial Factor show low manifestation in India. The study emphasizes the burgeoning tourism potential in Eastern India and the proactive measures taken by hotel industries to meet global guest demands. While Eastern India is the primary focus, insights extend to emerging tourist destinations worldwide.
Ključne besede: hotel industry, challenges, EFA, CFA
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9. Hotel employees and corporate social responsibility : the case of Portorož, SloveniaTanja Planinc, Zorana Medarić, Kristina Bogataj, 2020, drugi znanstveni članki Opis: Corporate social responsibility has been widely researched in recent decades across different industries. This paper attempts to explore the social aspects of corporate social responsibility in the hotel industry, focusing on the awareness of csr of employees in the selected case-study of a hotel company in Portorož, Slovenia. Specifically, their awareness of csr activities oriented towards the local community was researched. A questionnaire survey was conducted among employees, investigating their awareness of the hotel company's attitude towards the local community. Results show that it is crucial for employees to be employed in a company that participates in the development of a local community. However, they often do not know how their employer carries out activities that are related to the social aspects of corporate social responsibility.
Ključne besede: hotel industry, corporate social responsibility, employees, Portorož, Slovenia
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