Two professionals from the University of Navarra receive RTTP accreditation at the 13th meeting
Photo by ManuelCastells/From left to right: Cristina Natal Gorgojo, Xavier Tapias Mateu, and Sandra Gómez Nograro
11 | 05 | 2026
Cristina Natal Gorgojo and Sandra Gómez Nograro, professionals at the University of Navarra’s Office of knowledge Technology Transfer (Transfer UNAV), have earned RTTP (Registered Technology Transfer Professional) accreditation , the leading international certification in the field of knowledge technology transfer.
The submission applications took place during the 13th RedTransfer meeting , held at the University of Burgos, a reference letter knowledge transfer professionals knowledge brought together more than 130 representatives from universities, technology centers, and research organizations research Spain.
The RTTP certification, awarded by the Alliance of Technology Transfer Professionals (ATTP), recognizes the experience, competencies, and track record of professionals specializing in technology transfer, innovation, and knowledge commercialization. The RTTP certification process evaluates core topic competencies core topic areas such core topic business strategy and vision, entrepreneurial leadership, communication, influence, and partnership, as well as legal and technical knowledge, and management governance and management . Thus, the accreditation professionals’ ability to foster strategic collaborations, lead complex innovation and knowledge transfer initiatives knowledge generate impact from academic and scientific institutions.
Xavier Tapias, director Transfer UNAV, noted that “this recognition highlights the commitment, professionalism, and work by the Transfer UNAV team in recent years to strengthen the connection between the university, business society.” He also emphasized that obtaining these accreditations “reinforces the University’s national and international standing in the field of knowledge transfer knowledge innovation.”
For her part, Cristina Natal Gorgojo noted that “this has been a meeting significant meeting , as my colleague Sandra Gómez Nograro and I received accreditation —an international recognition that highlights the work in recent years and our commitment to professional excellence in the field of knowledgetransfer.” Gómez Nograro added that this accreditation “an incentive to continue learning and contributing to the growth of knowledge transfer knowledge the University.”
The 13th meeting addressed some of the sector’s key challenges and opportunities, such as the professionalization of technology transfer, technology-based companies (TBCs),business partnership , artificial intelligence, and the future of research and development in Europe. The forum has thus established itself as a core topic sharing experiences, fostering connections, and strengthening the innovation ecosystem among universities, research centers research companies.
The meeting also meeting with the advertisement the University of Navarra will host the next edition of RedTransfer in 2027 to continue promoting this reference letter knowledge transfer professionals.