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HIHR-15

→ online Quickfire sessions, 11 – 15 November, 2024

→ KTO Meet up, Utrecht November 20, 2024 – morning

→ live Pitch event, Utrecht November 20, 2024 – afternoon

For informal talks, (pre) Seed and pre-SeriesA pitching

We thank our Golden partner 
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Our Silver partners
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We are very pleased to present you 23 new projects in the Human Health and happily welcome you to connect with the newest academic Health Spin-offs from the Benelux:

  • 14 Quickfire sessions are scheduled from November 11 – 15 (at 9am, 12pm and 5pm).
  • 8 new start ups and 1 alumni company will present themselves at our live pitch event in Utrecht on the afternoon of November 20.

Programme and registration

→ Check here our programme

The Future of..
In addition to the pitches, we offer a sneak view on ‘The future of Cel- and Gene therapy, given by Nathalie Cools of the University of Antwerp.

A syllabus with summaries of all selected projects will be sent upon registration.

To participate in this event, each person needs to sign up individually. 

Participate as investor or industry partner

Are you interested in joining this event as investor or industry partner? as ‘invitation-only’ event you’re welcome to connect to our HQ

Request to participate

Register as Spin off or KTO staff

All spin off presenters, KTO staff members and Quickfire attendees interested in joining the pitch session on November 20 and/or Quickfire sessions on November 11 – 15 are requested to sign up in person.

Sign up here

HIHR offers a platform for researchers to connect in an informal setting with agents in the life sciences industry. Getting feedback from these experts could help you understand the potential of your technology. The HIHR Quickfire sessions and pitch-events are a great chance to bridge the gap from early academic innovations to real-world impact.

MARCOS CASADO, INKEF

KTO Meet up,  November 20 2024 – morning

Following the success of our first edition in Antwerp, we organise our second KTO-meetup, this time in collaboration with Industry representatives.

For this meetup we’re taking an unusual ‘cut’ on the KTO role. Instead of the usual ‘technology push’ situation we’re asking how we deal with requests for specific technologies, tools and expertise from businesses. 
The theme was specifically requested by one HIHR supporter from a major research-intensive business who observed that it is usually difficult to penetrate the university and identify any researcher who might be able to help – and then to gain their attention and interest. They assume that the KTO is the right ‘one-stop-shop’ since they know who’s doing what. The KTO should also know how to formalise any collaboration. However, their experience of using KTOs in this regard has been ‘mixed’. 
This seems a fruitful theme to discuss together and so we asked the partner to provide a couple of examples of problems (one for technology, the other for expertise) that they would have liked some help. We’ll use these as the basis for discussion and see what common issues emerge and whether anyone has deliberately set themselves up as an effective portal for such industry requests. Maybe we conclude that it isn’t our role in which case there’s some value in making this explicit!

The meetup will take place in Vredenburg Social Impact Factory (see hereunder), starts at 10am and will end on time for lunch.
Registration can be done at the KTO-registration form.

Pitch event

Planning pitch- and Quickfire preparation

HIHR offers comprehensive guidance in preparing your pitch presentation or Quickfire session. Experts from the industry, investment funds and KTOs offer their time and expertise for hands-on coaching and tailored feedback. A unique and unparalleled opportunity to understand the requirements of the market while learning how to apply them to your own project.

The preparation starts with a webinar on Resonating with investors, given by Jeff Skinner from London Business School, October 15, 12.00 – 13.00. You’re welcome to participate in this webinar free of charge and can register via this button.

Check here the other dates and deadlines:

Pitch event

Venue and directions

The pitch event will take place in the Event Space, on the ground floor of the Social Impact Factory Vredenburg, conveniently located right next to Utrecht Central Station. We recommend you to come by train. 

Check here their website for directions, parking and information to enter the building.
→ Please note that you’ll enter the building via the restaurant.

The KTO Meet up will take place in either room Sydney or Seoul (t.b.c.), both located on the second floor.

Feedback

We highly appreciate your input and feedback and invite you to share your findings via 3 questions on this online feedback form. You can give your input by name or anonymously. Thank you !