Translating deep tech research into market-ready solutions and driving economic growth through successful tech transfer
Discover how universities and research hubs are becoming innovation powerhouses. This track explores how a business mindset and effective tech transfer strategies transform groundbreaking academic research into successful commercial ventures. Meet pioneering spin-offs and deep tech leaders who are driving the next wave of economic growth and innovation.
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Relive the Universities & spin offs track in 2025
The best moments from 2025.
A year of growth: 2025 Universities & Spin-offs highlights
These numbers represent a powerful ecosystem of growth, innovation, and global collaboration. Be part of the next chapter!
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4700
Professionals
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15
Academic institutions
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159
Spin-offs
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8
Hours of content
Innovators in their own words
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Kostya Novoselov
Nobel Prize in Physics Laureate, Professor, National University of Singapore -
Arun Sundarajan
NYU Professor; Author and Expert -
Ricardo Baeza-Yates
Co-founder of Android and Partner, Google VenturesDirector of Research, Institute for Experiential AI of Northeastern University -
Heike Freund
COO, Marvel Fusion -
Lory Thorpe
Quantum Safe Industry Lead, IBM
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