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About Spin-off SIG

The Spin-off Special Interest Group (SIG) serves as a collaborative platform dedicated to supporting and advancing spin-offs from universities and research centres. By fostering in-depth discussions and sharing successful support models from across Europe, the SIG aims to inspire and empower institutions to strengthen their entrepreneurial ecosystems.

Ideal for professionals in Entrepreneurship Centres, Knowledge Transfer Offices, and related organisations, this SIG connects members with a dynamic network of experts and peers. Through regular meetings, webinars, and resource sharing, members gain access to practical tools and insights into spin-off support, including IP transfer, equity models, and royalty structures. 

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Group Leaders

Florian Kirschenhofer

Florian Kirschenhofer

Senior Start-up & Portfolio Manager at Max Planck Innovation GmbH
Rick Bonants

Rick Bonants

Investment Manager at Delft Enterprises
Edmundo R. Sánchez Guajardo

Edmundo R. Sánchez Guajardo

Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lead at xista
Sally Cudmore

Sally Cudmore

Director of Innovation at University College Cork

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Spin-off SIG Resources

Impact

Digital Innovations SIG: World Lunch #13

In this session, Sven Fiedl explores how start-ups and university spin-offs can build successful ventures using open source business models. From dual licensing and open core to cloud-based and community-driven approaches, learn how to combine the right licensing strategy with a sustainable business model. The talk also addresses the challenges academic institutions face when commercialising open source research.

Members only

Advocacy

NAAC Report Released: A Comprehensive Expansion of the White Paper

NAAC publishes a comprehensive report expanding on the ASTP white paper, offering policy recommendations, strategic frameworks, and actionable insights to support innovation, spin-off creation, and sustainable development.

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Impact

Spin-off SIG #1

Join Rick Bonants for an insightful one-hour webinar where he shares lessons learned from launching multiple spin-offs at TU Delft. Drawing on real-world experience, Rick will explore effective strategies and best practices for identifying high-potential spin-off projects.

Members only

Impact

INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit

The INNOV-8-2-CREATE Toolkit is designed to enable universities, innovation hubs, and stakeholders across Europe to replicate the pre-accelerator programme effectively. In addition to providing step-by-step guidance, templates, and examples, the toolkit ensures the programme's sustainability, inclusivity, and scalability.
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Impact

Mapping investors for European innovators | Introducing the Technology Investor Score

Discover how the Technology Investor Score (TIS) identifies key investors for European innovators, bridging funding gaps and enhancing support for technology-driven startups. Explore public-private collaboration, scaling challenges, and actionable insights for growth.
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Advocacy

ASTP White Paper | Enhancing Spin-Offs in Europe

Explore ASTP's White Paper, endorsed by NAAC, “Catalysing Change: Exploring trends and strategies to enhance the spin-off process in Europe”. Learn strategies for innovation, knowledge transfer, and robust support systems to enhance research institutes' impact on competitiveness and development.
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How to initiate a SIG?

Do you have a specialist interest, a burning issue, or a brilliant insight which you would like to share with the ASTP community? This guide book explains how you can initiate a Special Interest Group (SIG) with the help of HQ and your ASTP colleagues.

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