Road to academic entrepreneurship - Tilburg University
Channel: TilburgUniversity
Date: 2020-09-14

Do have you a brilliant idea that you want to put out there in the market? Tilburg University has the vision to make a real impact on today's society. With a world-class academic environment, we strive for a better, healthier and happier society. This is why we embrace entrepreneurship at all levels of this university to make the impact tangible for everyone. 

In potential, your research can change the world, or have a meaningful impact on society. You may have started working with other parties, or considered starting your own business based on your research results.
Knowledge transfer turns scientific knowledge into practical applications. Knowledge from Tilburg researchers is already used to benefit society, for example in health and well-being, for labour market problems or to solve food shortages with artificial intelligence. There are collaborations in projects, based on contract research, in knowledge consortia and there are scientists who are starting their own companies.

Making impact and collaborating with other parties involves a range of topics like intellectual property, legal agreements, funding and a validated business model. It can be complex at times, but above all, it’s extremely interesting and worth investigating. The Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) of Tilburg University offers you professional support. Knowledge transfer awareness programs, one-on-one consulting with our business developers, in-company help in case of a spinout, or other tailored services are some of the support the KTO offers. Learn more about it in this video!