This masterclass is designed to educate professionals in the Knowledge and Technology Transfer field on the expectations of investors when evaluating start-ups or spin-offs emerging from universities and research institutions. It will focus on bridging the gap between the academic and investor mindsets, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools needed to position technology-driven ventures for successful funding.
In this masterclass, participants will gain a deep understanding of the investor mindset, learning about different investor types, their motivations, and risk tolerance at various funding stages. You will explore what investors look for in start-ups and spin-offs, including team dynamics, market opportunities, technology validation, business models, and key traction indicators. The session will also cover how to craft a compelling pitch that resonates with investors, avoid academic jargon, and handle challenging questions.
Additionally, participants will gain insights into financial expectations, funding terms, and investment vehicles, while learning how to build strong relationships with investors and manage post-investment interactions. Finally, the masterclass will address the unique challenges of technology transfer ventures, such as bridging the academic-commercial gap, overcoming long development cycles, and aligning university priorities with investor expectations.
By the end of this masterclass, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to align their technology transfer ventures with investor priorities, effectively communicate the market potential and ROI of their innovations, and navigate the complexities of funding processes, including investment terms and valuation. You will also learn how to address key investor concerns about risks, scalability, and team readiness, while developing strategies for building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with investors.
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Just perfect 3 days full of information and perfect communication.
Petr Kubečka
Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic
Starting or changing any procedure at a TTO/Institution is challenging and I could not think of anything better than learning with the best.
Ricardo Castro
Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain
The event had something to offer all members of the TT community from entry level to mid-career and beyond.
John Gleeson
University of Limerick, Ireland
There was ample opportunity to learn from colleagues through the workshop sessions or more formally through speakers either sharing their years of experience or their state of the art research. Well worth attending.
John Gleeson
University of Limerick, Ireland
As always, superb topics and inspirational speakers. Great networking. Well worth the time out of the office!!! Great work HQ, thank you.
Peter Deakin
Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden
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