LES România is a professional community that helps companies, universities and IP professionals license, transfer and commercialise innovation in Romania and beyond.
Membership opens in early 2027 – pre-register now.
We bring together companies, research institutions, investors and professionals who believe in the power of collaboration to turn knowledge into solutions.
LES România is part of LES International, a worldwide network of professionals dedicated to protecting, managing and commercialising intellectual property and technology.
About LES International Four clear benefits. Everything else follows from them.
Practical workshops, masterclasses and case studies on licensing, IP valuation, negotiation and technology transfer, with Romanian and international practitioners.
Members: reduced fees, priority places, free member webinars.
Training programmesThe right people, not just more contacts: industry, academia, research and professional services, in Romania and abroad.
Members: personal introductions on request, mentoring for young professionals.
EventsMeet technology owners, companies, researchers and investors for licensing, collaborative research and new ventures.
Members: publish opportunities and receive direct contacts.
OpportunitiesYour membership in LES România is your membership in a global community of 33 LES societies.
Members: member rates at LES events worldwide, les Nouvelles, the LESI directory and committees.
Membership benefitsConcrete benefits, depending on who you are.
Membership is open to professionals who play a role in creating, protecting, valuing, licensing or commercialising intellectual property and technology: from industry, universities, research, public bodies, start-ups, investment and professional practice. All members agree to the LES Code of Ethics.
Pre-register now – no payment, no commitment. Pre-registered members are the first to be invited to join, with full details on categories and fees.
Professionals active in IP, licensing or technology transfer.
Enrolled at an accredited university, including PhD.
Up to 5 named members from a university, research institute or TTO.
Up to 5 named members from a company.
Annual membership fees will be announced when membership opens in early 2027.
| Benefit | Non-members | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Learn | ||
| Newsletter and public articles | ✓ | ✓ |
| LES România events | Full price | Free or reduced |
| Training and Licensing Academy | Full price | Reduced fee, priority places |
| Member webinars | — | Free |
| Connect | ||
| Networking at events | ✓ | ✓ |
| Member Introductions on request | — | ✓ |
| Exchange | ||
| Opportunities board | View listings | Publish listings, receive contacts |
| Go global | ||
| LES events worldwide and LESI meetings | Non-member rate | Member rate |
| les Nouvelles and LESI Global News | — | ✓ |
| LESI global member directory | — | ✓ |
| LESI committees, speaking opportunities | — | ✓ |
Membership opens in early 2027. You can pre-register now, with no payment and no commitment, and you will be among the first invited to join.
No. LES members include engineers, researchers, managers, TTO staff, entrepreneurs, investors and economists.
Yes. You can join LES România from any country, especially if your work connects to Romania.
You already enjoy member rates at LES România events. You are welcome to join as well if you want to be active locally.
12 months from the date of payment.
Yes, through the Universities & Research or Corporate membership.
Non-members can view listings. To publish a listing and receive contacts, you need to be a member.
Proposed initiatives to support Romania’s innovation ecosystem.
Our main educational programme: practical training in IP licensing, valuation and technology transfer, built with experts from the LES network.
Hands-on support for real-world challenges.
Dialogue, case studies and market insights.
Guidance from experienced professionals.
LES România and guests from the international LES network take part in four innovation and technology transfer events across Romania. Come and meet us.
Conference and exhibition connecting researchers, inventors, students, companies and public administration in South-West Oltenia.
A practical forum for researchers, entrepreneurs, companies and IP experts on turning research results into value through public–private partnerships.
An international invention show linking inventors, researchers and entrepreneurs with investors and industry.
Seminars, debates and poster sessions on advanced materials, sustainable energy, AI and deep-tech entrepreneurship.
Connecting innovation. Building opportunities.
Tell us what you offer or what you are looking for. We will help you connect with the right partners.
WIPO’s flagship report on how technologies spread between countries and what it means for development.
WIPO · 2026A practical WIPO and ITC training manual on preparing for and conducting licensing negotiations.
WIPO · 2026A European Commission study with recommendations for stronger technology transfer and IP systems.
European Commission · 2024What the new EU regulation on compulsory licensing for crisis management, in force since January 2026, changes.
Cuatrecasas · 2026Tell us who you are and what you are interested in. No payment, no commitment.
We invite you to our events and keep you updated on programmes.
You are among the first invited to become a member when membership opens.
Join LES România and connect with the people, ideas and opportunities that shape the future.
Prefer email? Write to office@les-romania.org.
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