Valorization, Innovation & Impact

At the UMC Utrecht Research Office we support researchers translate their research results into economic and societal value.

Innovation, Valorization & Impact

At UMC Utrecht, innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Valorization is a key pillar alongside Care, Research, and Education. It is the process of turning groundbreaking scientific discoveries into real-world solutions that benefit patients and society. By championing innovation, we maximize the impact of our research—advancing patient care, strengthening the healthcare system, and contributing to a healthier future for all.

Our world class researchers generate new knowledge and innovations that have the potential to transform healthcare. At the UMC Utrecht Research Office, we help bring these ideas to life by supporting researchers in translating their findings into economic and societal impact. By working together with industry and other partners, we ensure that promising innovations reach the people who need them most.

How We Support Innovation

🔹 Guidance for Researchers
We provide hands-on support to researchers, helping them navigate the path from discovery to impact. Whether through commercial or non-commercial routes, we connect them with the right expertise, offer training and workshops, and advise on funding opportunities.

🔹 Bridging Science and Industry
Collaboration with industry is a powerful way to accelerate innovation. We manage strategic partnerships, connect researchers with companies, and coordinate the UMC Utrecht Health Holland TKI office.

🔹 Creating a Thriving Innovation Ecosystem
We shape policies that encourage innovation, set meaningful impact goals, and foster a culture that recognizes and celebrates valorization efforts. Through initiatives like the UREKA Mega Challenge, we inspire researchers to turn ideas into solutions that improve lives.

More information?

Please contact our impact and valorization officers at the Research Office: rso@umcutrecht.nl

 

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Ureka Mega Challenge

The Ureka Mega Challenge is a UMC Utrecht innovation competition for students, researchers and staff who have an innovative idea to improve healthcare. The ideas will be judged by a "Dragons" jury with innovation expertise from different corners of healthcare, science and business. Winners will receive both financial and substantive support.

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Team MedTech-Valorization

The MedTech Valorization Team provides support in the process of MedTech innovation, aiming to improve patient care through implemented technology. We identify opportunities for valorization and motivate research colleagues to have an innovative mindset and work together toward new devices for healthcare.

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Utrecht Holdings

Utrecht Holdings is the Knowledge Transfer Office (KTO) of Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht. Utrecht Holdings focuses on the knowledge exploitation and commercialization of academic research and supports researchers in developing, protecting, marketing and spin-off creation of innovations, particularly in the fields of biotech, medtech, education and ICT.

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UtrechtInc

UtrechtInc is the startup incubator of Utrecht University, UMC Utrecht and HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Entrepreneurs and researchers find support here to successfully set up their (IT) company. They get access to startup capital, office facilities and a network of mentors. In the startup program they work at an accelerated pace towards a scalable business model, paying customers and a working product. UtrechtInc has now supported more than 150 startups. The focus is on e-Health, e-Climate and e-Learning.

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