Plan for Impact
Utrecht Holdings provides support at various stages of the spin-out journey.
Get in Touch
The starting point is an initial conversation with one of the business developers. We discuss your scientific findings and determine the potential consequences of bringing this invention to market. To determine how people outside of our research institutions can benefit from scientific discoveries, we need to plan for impact. We review the technological readiness and the societal and commercial potential of your invention.
Invention Disclosure
Together we assess whether you should fill out an Invention Disclosure Form (IDF). Utrecht Holdings use the IDF as starting point for the assessment of patentability, market potential and to determine the inventors and owners of the invention together with you. It is important to report inventions at the earliest stage, so there is enough time to seek protection before public disclosure (e.g. conference abstract, website, social media, manuscript, etc.). Please be aware that any form of public disclosure prior to filing a patent application renders patenting impossible.
Business Development
Based on the conversations we determine the commercial and technical feasibility of your invention, as well as the proposed business development route: a license agreement with an established partner (an existing company), the founding of a start-up or another route.
Frequently Asked Questions
My invention is only suitable for a very rare disease, what should I do?
It is still worthwhile to have a conversation with Utrecht Holdings, as your invention might have potential as platform technology. If that is not the case, we can refer you to other colleagues (like the RSO or impact officers) to find a more appropriate valorization route.