Moving beyond outdated, linear pathways of commercialization, this training course is designed to equip research institutions and public authorities with the strategic tools and processes needed to build modern, systemic innovation capacities. Focused on the priorities of the AU-EU Innovation Agenda, the course explores a holistic approach to knowledge valorisation. Participants will learn how to bridge the gap between academic research and practical application, helping cross-sector ecosystems co-create tangible societal, environmental, and economic value.