TechTransfer & Gentrepreneur Lane
Gentrepreneur is your hub for entrepreneurship, tailored specifically for students and PhD researchers from higher education institutions in Ghent.
With UGent TechTransfer leading the way, spin-off companies rooted in groundbreaking research at Ghent University are eager to inspire you. Discover the entrepreneurial journey firsthand as they showcase innovative startup and spin-off projects actively seeking ambitious, motivated co-founders.
If the idea of launching your own company or contributing to the success of a dynamic startup excites you, don’t miss this opportunity to explore and ignite your entrepreneurial spirit!
The following start-up / spin-off projects are looking for co-founders:
- Hafnolox – Innovative cancer detection methods – looking for PhD’s in life sciences for postdoctoral R&D work
- USP3D – 3D printing technology for electrical machines – looking for MSc or PhD student combining entrepreneurial skills with a technical interest (mechanical engineering, 3D printing, materials technology) or vice versa
- 3DCP – technology for 3D printing of concrete – looking for an MSc or PhD in Civil engineering willing to support a spin-off venture
- DISARM – Alternatives for antibiotics in aquaculture – looking for an MSc or PhD profile in life sciences and with entrepreneurial skills to bring this technology to the market
- Water Flush – Altering nutrient status of surface water to enable consumption or recreation – looking for an MSc in bio-engineering, chemistry or biology with a hands-on entrepreneurial mentality
- SMART – High-throughput quality control of metal and 3D printed parts – Looking for a commercial profile to bring this technology to the market
- Natural Born Pesticides – Safer and sustainable natural peptide-based insecticides – Looking for Entrepreneurial biologist or bioscience engineer familiar with entomology, insect drug discovery, drug formulation or crop protection.
- Spectron - handheld sensor-based detection of nutrient deficiencies in crops to improve fertilization decision making – Looking for an entrepreneurial person with background in fruit/wine production
- IKIRU – Circular furniture design – Looking for Master with commercial backround, interested in circularity or product designer with entrepreneurial skills
- Younggrad – The first Belgian platform with an overview of young talent programs and independent recruiters – looking for an HR/business development profile
- SmartGrip – A sensor-based solution for metal-plate handling – looking for help with business development
- JustSayInnovate – Innovative bike solutions with a first product for children bikes – looking for an entrepreneurial co-founder to grow the business
- ASSURE – slow release disinfection for food and non-food applications – looking for a co-founder to assist in business development
- AI entrepreneur support – AI services and consulting for entrepreneurs – looking for an AI specialist
- In The Match Making – Development of a consumer and seller ‘Matching app’ – Looking for an IT profile to make apps
- SustainCheck – Mapping the sustainability chain of enterprises – looking for a female co-founder with a diverse background for sales and marketing