Patrick Di Stefano
Technology Transfer Manager
ULB - Knowledge Transfer Office
Bruxelles, Belgium
Patrick Di Stefano is a Tech Transfer Officer and Industrial Relations Manager at the Knowledge Transfer Office of the Université libre de Bruxelles.
About me
Born in 1964, Patrick Di Stefano holds the degree of Ph.D. (Biochemistry). He is now a Senior Technology Transfer Officer and Industrial Relations Manager at the Knowledge Transfer Office of Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB-TTO). Patrick is a RTTP (Registered Technology Transfer Professional) fellow since 2011.
Throughout his career, Patrick acquired an outstanding experience in knowledge and technology transfer, from the set-up of research projects to the conclusion of a license agreement or the creation of a spin-off company. Patrick has been for instance strongly involved in the incorporation of successful start-ups such as Delphi Genetics, Bone Therapeutics or DNAVision.
Patrick is Past-President of DNAVision SA, which has been a leading European DNA analysis company. Patrick is member of the Board of Directors of Université libre de Bruxelles and in various research centers.
Patrick is also a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Université libre de Bruxelles.
My organisation
https://www.ulb.be/en/innovation-and-business-services/service-technology-transfer-tto
ULB-KTO (Knowledge Transfer Office) is the dedicated office at Université Libre de Bruxelles (ULB) responsible for fostering the valorization of research and driving innovation.
Supported by the Brussels and Walloon regions, ULB-KTO plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academia and industry, promoting collaborative research, and maximizing the socio-economic impact of scientific discoveries.
Our mission is to support researchers in setting up and managing research projects, facilitate between the university and its external partners (industry and public institutions), and ensure effective technology and knowledge transfer through intellectual property management, including patents and spin-offs.
ULB-KTO is committed to enhancing the university’s contribution to local and regional development, turning cutting-edge research into real-world solutions that benefit society.
Skills
- Technology transfer
- biotechnology
- Health Sciences
- R&D
- innovation management
- Spin-Off setup
Interests
- Biochemistry
- Intellectual property
- licensing
- Spin-Off setup