Academic Entrepreneurship: Turning Research into Real-World Impact

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At Luris, we believe that great research deserves a life beyond the university. If you're considering translating your academic work into a start-up, spin-off, or impactful collaboration, we’re here to help guide the way. Our Business Development Team has extensive experience supporting entrepreneurial academics across Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center.

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Whether you're just starting with an idea or are ready to take the next step, we can help you develop a tailored strategy to bring your research to society—where it belongs.

 

Curious if entrepreneurship is right for your research? Let’s find out together.

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Your research has led to new findings that could improve the world—and that’s worth protecting. Whether you’ve uncovered a promising new technology or developed a solution with real-world application, Luris is here to support you in every step of your entrepreneurial journey.

We’ve created a series of clear and practical infographics to guide you through key steps in academic entrepreneurship:

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• Commerialisation Process – Learn how to protect your invention and how to bring your innovation to market.

• Spin-off creation Process – Understand what’s needed to turn your research into a company, and how to get investor-ready.

 

Ready to Explore the Entrepreneurial Path? From early-stage idea to established business, we’re here to help.

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If you're ready to explore how your research could create societal or economic value, we’re ready to support you every step of the way, according to the Knowledge Exploitation Process. 

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Still have questions? Our Business Development Team is happy to help you take the next step.