What does it really take to forge a lasting, productive partnership between a global industry player, leading hospitals, and a technical university? Beyond the legal frameworks and signed agreements lies a far more complex reality — one shaped by trust, alignment of ambitions, institutional cultures, and the everyday choices of the people steering these collaborations.
This masterclass draws on first-hand experience from the e/MTIC partnership — a unique strategic alliance between Philips, three hospitals, and Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) — to explore what truly makes or breaks such collaborations. Through candid reflection and practical examples, participants will gain insight into the human, organizational, and strategic dimensions that formal frameworks rarely capture.
After attending this master class, the participant will have an overview of the various aspects of a strategic partnership with the practical implications from both industry and academic side.
This masterclass is especially relevant if you:
This session is particularly relevant for professionals working in research development, valorisation, legal, contracts, partnerships, and innovation support who want to better understand their role in shaping durable, high‑impact industry–academia collaborations.
Whether you are new to the field or a seasoned professional, this session offers access to the kind of experiential knowledge that is seldom shared openly — and that no handbook can fully replace.
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Christopher Römer
Inventtory, Germany
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Filip Auinger
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
It was great to experience the uncomplicated and fruitful exchange with colleagues from all over Europe, as well as the positive professional spirit of this conference.
Franck Döbrich
Universitat des Saarlandes WuT GmbH, Germany
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Ian Nicoud
LURIS, Netherlands
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Nancy Goel
Qatar Foundation, Qatar
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