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Minister Eppo Bruins visited Faculty of Impact to discuss how more researchers can turn their work into real-world ventures. He acknowledged the program’s success and explored ways to expand valorisation efforts through co-funding and structural support.

There is plenty of entrepreneurial spirit at universities of applied sciences, but the impact on the regions could be raised extensively if more students would find a smooth route to the market. In part, this has to do with unfamiliarity with the system of scholarships, Ben Kokkeler of Avans University of Applied Sciences believes.

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?

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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.’