Valorisation Academy

Have you got brilliant research but don't know how to bring it to market or society? Our solution: the Valorisation Academy! In this unique programme, brought to you by Tech Transfer Office, we help researchers transform their work into something the world truly needs. Whether it's a new invention, a groundbreaking method, or just an idea, we provide you with the tools and insights to successfully unlock your research to business.

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What can you expect? what is the goal of the programme? Who is the Valorisation Academy for? Programme Contact

What can you expect?

The Valorisation Academy is a powerful series of lectures where we not only immerse you in the secrets of valorisation but also inspire you with practical examples. You'll learn the theory and have the opportunity to apply this knowledge directly to your own research results, turning them into something tangible. Think of transfer, licences, or even starting your own spin-off.

The lectures will take 2 to 3 hours.

what is the goal of the programme?

Our goal is simple: to teach you which research can be valorised and how. By the end of this programme, you'll be able to assess the potential of your research and convince everyone with your elevator pitch.

Who is the Valorisation Academy for?

This programme is specially designed for all researchers – whether you are a PhD student, postdoc, or ZAP member. If you're curious about how to valorise your research and ready to take that next step, join us!

Programme

Activity

Description

Given by

Date

Location

KICK-OFF: Valorisation at work!

An opening session outlining the usefulness and value of valorising:

  • Who is TTO?
  • Operation IOF/BD
  • Services
  • Valorisation: bridge the gap between research and market

TTO

Pieter Vandekerkhof

Tom Hockaday

17 October 2024
9:00 - 11:30

campus Diepenbeek, Building D, aula H4

Entrepreneurial skills

This workshop will equip you with essential entrepreneurial skills and tools to identify the commercial potential of your findings.

Key topics in this workshop:

  1. Individual and Team Skills: Discover the core competencies that define successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to cultivate these skills within yourself and your research teams, fostering a collaborative environment that thrives on innovation.
  2. Customer Discovery Techniques: Gain insights into effective methods for understanding customer needs. Learn to engage with potential users to validate your ideas and refine your research into solutions that resonate with the market.
  3. Product-Market Fit: Master the art of detecting product-market fit. Understand the potential business model that can meet real-world needs and understand how to pivot your approach based on feedback.

Pieter Vandekerkhof

5 November 2024
9:00 - 11:30

campus Diepenbeek

Legal aspects

An informative session to arm both the entrepreneur and the business for success.

Cresco

January 2025

Inspiration session

Throughout the academic year, we will organise several inspiration sessions. We will inform the participants about these in due course.

Elevator pitch

An engaging session with tips and tricks:

  • How to powerfully present a business idea in just a few sentences
  • The art of concise and effective communication
  • How to impress potential investors, customers and partners

Pieter Vandekerkhof

Spring 2025

Contact

Veronique Vermeeren

Functie

Innovatie & spin-offs

E-mail
valorisation@uhasselt.be

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