Strengthening Research Valorisation in Belgium

Following the recent article on research valorisation, we’re taking the next step: bringing key stakeholders together for a roundtable discussion.

To explore how we can better support the journey from spin-off to scale-up, building internationally competitive, impactful companies that create jobs, attract production to Europe, and drive innovation.

Why this matters

• Spin-offs are thriving, but we need to go beyond the start-up phase.
• Inspired by the Draghi report, it’s time for action: how do we help spin-offs grow stronger, scale faster, and deliver greater impact?
• This requires entrepreneurial skills, commercial drive, and the right resources

Who we want to bring together

During the first roundtable, we’re inviting voices from:

• Government & policy
• VLAIO
• Universities
• Research institutions (VITO, VIB, imec, Flanders Make)

In the next stage, we also want to involve investors and other key players to collaborate in making this ambition a reality.

At Comate, our mission is to turn ideas and research into market-ready products that make a difference. This roundtable marks the kick-off of broader conversations, collaborations, and initiatives to make research valorisation in Belgium more impactful.