Are you developing a new method, technology, product, software tool, or creative work? Then its important to understand how intellectual property (IP) works. Especially if you want to protect your work or explore its potential beyond the academic context. This masterclass provides a clear introduction to IP, tailored to researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs at Radboud University. Youll learn what types of IP exist – including patents, copyrights, and design rights – and how they apply to research, inventions, software, games, products, and other creative outputs. Well explain who owns what if you are and employee of e.g. the Radboud University and what to consider if youre thinking about publishing, sharing, or commercializing your work. The session includes a presentation by RVO and offers space for questions about your specific situation. What well cover – how open science relates to intellectual property– different types of intellectual property, including patents and copyrights– how IP applies to software, tools, games, products, and creative work– who owns the IP – why IP matters in research, education, and entrepreneurship– how to protect your idea and when to act– where to find support or advice This masterclass is for – researchers and early-stage entrepreneurs – anyone considering how to share, publish, or apply their work outside academia

The Business Angels Network Nijmegen (BANN) is an initiative from Briskr and OostNL to connect angel investors with promising startups in health and hightech in...

Op 12 maart 2026 vindt de eerste TECH.LAND Xperience plaats in het Messe- und Congress Centrum Halle Münsterland in Münster. Het evenement is opgezet om de grensoverstijgende samenwerking tussen Duitsland en Nederland te versterken en staat onder het motto: grenzen omzetten in verbindingen.

Het Health Valley Event 2026 (HVE) op 12 maart in De Vasim Nijmegen is dé plek om de toekomst van gezondheid en innovatie te ontdekken...

Working on your business plan? Already running a company? Or looking for ways to bring your research into society? And do you want to explore how to fund your next steps? This masterclass gives you a clear overview of the funding landscape for ideas into market and for early-stage startups. Whether youre exploring your first grant or considering equity investment, this session helps you understand what options are out there and how to access them. Experts from Rabobank, Oost NL, Imec, RVO, and NWO will be present to share insights, answer your questions, and help you navigate the next steps toward funding your business. What well cover – grants– loans– equity (e.g. business angels)– customers, presales, and crowdfunding– venture capital– venture builders This session is for: – researchers looking to bring their innovation into society and seeking funding to make it happen– early-stage entrepreneurs setting up a business plan– founders who already have a startup and want to explore financing options

Working on your business plan? Already running a company? Or looking for ways to bring your research into society? And do you want to explore how to fund your next steps? This masterclass gives you a clear overview of the funding landscape for ideas into market and for early-stage startups. Whether youre exploring your first grant or considering equity investment, this session helps you understand what options are out there and how to access them. Experts from Oost NL, Imec, RVO, and NWO will be present to share insights, answer your questions, and help you navigate the next steps toward funding your business. What well cover – grants– loans– equity (e.g. business angels)– customers, presales, and crowdfunding– venture capital– venture builders This session is for: – researchers looking to bring their innovation into society and seeking funding to make it happen– early-stage entrepreneurs setting up a business plan– founders who already have a startup and want to explore financing options

Join us on March 26, 2026, in Utrecht for the 13th edition of Innovation for Health, the leading event in Health & Life Sciences. Innovation...

How do you translate your business idea into numbers? What costs should you expect, and when can your startup become profitable? How much investment might your startup need — and when? In this masterclass, youll learn the basics of financial forecasting using a straightforward Excel-based model (FAST model). Well walk you through the key financial terms, explain how to structure a forecast, and show how to apply the model to a simple business case. The goal is to help you understand whats behind the numbers — so you can use them to make better decisions and explain your plan to funders, partners, or internal stakeholders. After the session, youll receive the Excel model to adapt and use for your own business case. Make sure to bring your notebook, so you can follow along and practice during the session. What well cover – key financial concepts and terms (e.g. revenue, cost structure, margin, cash flow)– how to build a basic financial forecast– how the FAST model works, step by step– how to estimate what kind of investment your startup may need, and when– where to find support when developing your own case This session is for (early stage) entrepreneurs