Vlerick Business School & UGent TechTransfer Matchmaking Event
An exclusive networking event from Vlerick and UGent
Are you passionate about building go-to-market strategies? Do you dream of stepping into a co-founder – or even CEO – role in an innovative start-up? Then this event is for you.
The TechTransfer Matchmaking Evening, from Vlerick and Ghent University’s Technology Transfer Office, introduces you to UGent’s most promising science and tech spin-offs. These ambitious ventures need entrepreneurial talent to bring them to market – and they’re looking to find it in the Vlerick community.
Let’s join forces to shape the future, one spin-off at a time.
We’re introducing our talented Masters and MBA students and alumni to ambitious tech ventures. Join us at Wintercircus to meet potential spin-offs and hear their visions for the future.
Wherever your interests and specialisms lie, you’ll be inspired by the rich diversity of industries represented – which reflects the broad innovation capacity of Ghent University.
From advanced manufacturing and sustainable furniture through to agricultural diagnostics, bioinsecticides and programmable photonics, these start-ups are shaping the future of production, food, and technology.
Whether you're drawn to clean tech, biotech, deep tech, or digital solutions, you’ll discover opportunities to join pioneering ventures at the cutting edge of science and entrepreneurship.
Take part in this event to unlock opportunities to:
- Collaborate with top researchers from one of Europe’s leading universities
- Play a part in the early growth journey of disruptive, high-potential ventures
- Apply your strategic and entrepreneurial skills where they matter most
- Explore opportunities to become a co-founder, business lead or future executive of a technology-based start-up
And of course, these spin-offs get direct access to our motivated, business-savvy students and alumni – who can help them develop a commercial roadmap, raise funding, scale operations… and more.
Perfect partnerships will be made – so make sure you register and secure your place!
Speakers
This event brings together speakers from Vlerick and the Technology Transfer Office at Ghent University. We’ll also welcome 10 to 15 potential spin-offs who will pitch to the audience to find future collaborators.
Programme
- 5.30-6pm: Welcome
- 6-6.30pm: Introduction to the Technology Transfer Office and keynote
- 6.30-8pm: Spin-offs pitch to find future team members
- 8-10pm: Networking and walking dinner
Practical information
This is a free event – all you need to do is register to secure your place.
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