Creating Venture Builder Roles at Universities and Research Organisations

Creating Venture Builder Roles at Universities and Research Organisations

An online validation workshop exploring the development of venture builder roles within universities, research and technology organisations, and research infrastructures as part of a European Commission initiative supporting research commercialisation.

The European Commission invites knowledge transfer and innovation professionals to participate in the online validation workshop Creating Venture Builder Roles at Universities and Research Organisations on 14 October 2026.

The workshop forms part of a European Commission initiative to support the development of venture builder roles within universities, research and technology organisations (RTOs), and research infrastructures. It provides an opportunity for participants to contribute to discussions on how these roles can strengthen research commercialisation and support the translation of research results into impact.

Registration is open for online participation. A limited number of places are available for in-person attendance in Brussels.

Date: 14 October 2026
Format: Online (with limited onsite participation in Brussels)
Registration: EUSurvey - Survey

Testimonials

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One very long and hard day, but very useful for my work in TTO.

Petr Kubečka

Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic

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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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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

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Most relevant, interesting and practical training I have ever had, very interactive an multi-disciplinary. It makes an IMPACT.

Edith van Lishout

KU Leuven, Belgium

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Just perfect 3 days full of information and perfect communication.

Petr Kubečka

Palacký University Olomouc, Czech Republic