At Faculty of Impact, we support researchers in transforming their groundbreaking innovations into thriving businesses with real societal impact. Our current fellows are tackling some of the most pressing challenges in healthcare, from early cancer detection to revolutionary drug development. Here, five of them share their journeys, aspirations, and experiences with the program.
Yari Foelen, a chemical engineer and entrepreneur born in Belgium, is developing cutting-edge solutions that address some of the most pressing issues in logistics. How to ensure that temperature sensitive products remain safe to use after transport?
Exciting opportunities ahead! From deep-tech summits to startup accelerators, the coming months are packed with must-attend events. Whether you're looking to pitch, network, or gain insights from industry leaders, these events will help you connect and grow. Check out the full list below!
Anyone who wants to go to market with a promising academic invention can turn to various places for money and support. A frequently heard problem, however, is that the available services in the Netherlands are quite fragmented, and by no means known to everyone. ‘The innovation and valorization landscape would benefit from less segmentation and more cooperation.’
Compared to fifteen years ago, we’ve come a long way with valorization of Dutch scientific research. But, in the opinion of Braventure director Job Nijs, there is still plenty of room for improvement. He is optimistic about the new developments and at the same time advocates sustainable anchoring and a national agenda. ‘We need more role models, and thanks to programs like the Faculty of Impact, they are on their way.’
In May last year, three exceptional scientists from University of Amsterdam, Delft University of Technology and Utrecht University Medical Center, joined our program, each bringing a bold vision for the future.
Creating your own startup is the best business school you can think of. Beforehand I thought: this is gonna be interesting, it’s gonna be a wild ride. And it even happened to be much wilder, much more interesting than I’d expected.
Moniek Tromp, Professor of Materials Chemistry in Groningen, is pleased with initiatives that encourage entrepreneurship in academia: ‘Earmarked money to stimulate valorization, such as at the Faculty of Impact, can make just the difference in bringing research to the market.'
Creating your own startup is the best business school you can think of. Beforehand I thought: this is gonna be interesting, it’s gonna be a wild ride. And it even happened to be much wilder, much more interesting than I’d expected.
Green hydrogen has emerged as a promising energy carrier in the transition to cleaner energy systems. However, producing green hydrogen remains a significant challenge.