Overview Ghent University spin-offs
Since 1996, TechTransfer Office has created more than 150 new companies based on academic research generated within Ghent University. We set up an average of about six to eight new companies each year. This leads thousands of euros back to university research, benefits local economic development and creates new jobs in the region.
- TechTransfer Office continuously offers investors the opportunity to finance new companies created to develop and commercialize technology and IP generated at Ghent University - a top-100 university in the Shanghai Ranking in the heart of Europe, dedicated to research and innovation with an annual research budget of more than €600 million and more than 5,500 researchers active in a wide range of the life, physical and social sciences. Contact us for more information.
- Do you want to start your own business based on your research? The Venture Track offers - with the help of more than 25 business developers - a canvas that helps you to set-up a spin-off, based on research results from Ghent University. We do this by setting guidelines, planning logical milestones taking into account your specific case, and by providing you the right contacts. Fill in the Venture Track Disclosure Form and send it to spinoff@ugent.be.
2021-2025
2024
| Brailsports (UGent, UAntwerpen, IMEC): provides training advice for athletes and coaches based on individualized data |
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AlfaSent: automates customer feedback analysis for retail and hospitality businesses |
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NOBL: offers an AI-based automated job search platform |
2023
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Axithra (UGent – IMEC): develops tools for therapeutic drug monitoring |
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I-Challenge: delivers food safety challenge tests to the food industry |
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Sentometrics (UGent – VUB): monitors the news about ESG, financial health and reputation of all Belgian companies |
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Obulytix (UGent – KULeuven): develops lysin-based products as alternative for antibiotic treatments |
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Amalus Therapeutics: tissue remodeling with initial focus on tumor micro environments |
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4Tissue: biocompatible and bioresorbable polymers for tissue engineering |
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Spexicam: hyperspectral x-ray imaging systems and solutions provider |
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qTUS: precision calf care with lung ultrasound |
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Kojee: enzymatic production of kojibiose, a low-calory sugar substitute |
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OnTracx: load monitoring for runners with real time feedback |
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Tanai Therapeutics (UGent - VIB): develops first-in-class therapeutics for obesity |
2022
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ULiA: provides tools and methods for XR-based 3D and 4D co-creative spatial design |
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Exoligamentz: develops protective sports gear for injury prevention |
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ELEGENT: develops modelling tools and services for pharmaceutical and food production |
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BIO INX (UGent- VUB): offers bio-based inks and biomaterials for 3D bioprinting and regenerative medicine |
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MEEP: offers a chip-based platform for health monitoring at home |
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LEAP Technologies: provides data-driven solutions for optimization of mechatronic applications |
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Previso: offers automated planning tools for patient treatment schemes in hospitals |
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MakinH: offers a self-wetting hockey ball allowing for a more sustainable hockey sport |
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AskForce.one (Artevelde Hogeschool): develops data-driven tools for monitoring the well being of people in organizations |
2021
| AmphiStar: develops and scales biosurfactant technology to industrial level |
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Azalea Vision (UGent – imec): develops contact lenses with technology that mimics the functioning of the human iris |
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Biocheck: provides scoring systems for assessment of biosafety of animal breeding farms |
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Dyamand (UGent - IMEC): creates platform eSave to reduce the energy consumption of radiator-based heating systems in buildings |
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KYTOS: provides specialized health and management advice to fish, shrimp and plant breeders |
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PathoSense: produces animal diagnostic tests for infectious diseases |
| Polinivo: provides synthesis and design tools, and expert services for the chemical and life sciences industry |
| Trince: creates new technology to produce personalized cancer therapies safer, cheaper and faster |
2016-2020
2020
| Hydrohm: electrification of the water sector by development and commercialization of innovative water treatment solution |
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Impetus Academy: evidence-based leadership and organizational development based on the self-determination theory |
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Flamingo Therapeutics: (UGent – VIB): development of novel treatment options for various cancers, focusing on the non-coding genome |
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QustomDot: development of environmentally-friendly quantum dots, to improve the color range and energy efficiency of displays |
| MRM Health: development of microbiome-based drugs |
| ExeVir (UGent – VIB): development of single-domain antibody-based therapies that help patients ward off viral infections |
| Radion-D: improved breast cancer treatment by lowering the radiation risk |
| Animab (UGent – VIB): development of edible antibodies to prevent infectious diseases in animals |
2019
| Lopos: (UGent – imec): sensor solutions for location tracking of animals |
| AntelopeDx (acquired by MyCartis): point of need diagnostics based on advanced photonic circuits |
| Geo-Wise: bringing advanced simulation techniques to industry |
| Creative Therapy: interactive carpets for therapeutic use |
| OhmXBio (acquired by Anacura): High through-put OMICS solutions |
2018
| Avroxa: the development and production of poly oxazolines for pharmaceutical applications (Ultroxa) |
| RheaVita: the development and production of freeze drying systems for processing (bio-)pharmaceuticals |
| VitroPlena: structural glass solutions |
| D-PAC (UGent - IMEC - UAntwerpen): digital Platform for the Assessment of Competences. |
| Gulliver: the development of llama nanobodies for researchers in knowledge institutions and companies |
| Sentea (UGent – imec): silicium-photonics based glass fiber solutions |
2017
| Shoppervision by Shopnosis (formerly Smartivize): mapping out the behavior and attention of consumers in supermarkets by tracking what they look at when strolling through a store |
| BiFAST (UGent – imec): high speed I/O chips |
| ML2Grow (UGent – imec): artificial intelligence based predictive tools that enhance decision making when optimizing processes and systems |
| Imageens: arterial stiffness measurement through pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurement |
| Advanced Sports Equipment Testing: testing of composite bike frames and other sports equipment |
| AM Team: consultancy services in CFD modeling of pharmaceutical processes and waste water treatment |
| Aelin Therapeutics: (UGent – VIB): the development of therapeutics against antibiotic-resistant or untreatable diseases |
2016
| Epilog (UGent – imec: acquired by Clouds of Care): automatically detect epileptic phenomena in EEG recordings and localize their origin in the patient’s brain |
| MORROW Optics (SIHTO): age-defying eyewear |
| iMPULSE (acquired by Profacts): linking emotions to decisions - knowledge through implicit research |
| INSPECT: advise and testing on natural stone |
| ImplicitMeasures.com: online assessment tools and marketing research using implicit measures |
| Tengu (Qrama): automated roll out of open source big data warehouses |
| Indigo Diabetes (UGent – imec): continuous glucose monitoring |
| Aphea.Bio (UGent – VIB): plant growth promoting bacteria |
| G2B Consulting: services in clinical image scoring of osteoarthritis patients based on proprietary methodology |
2011-2015
2015
| Asasense: smart sensor network solutions with a focus on sound and vibration |
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Sanacon: technical and scientific support in the field of concrete |
| The Vigor Unit: R&D and consultancy focused on understanding, predicting and changing people’s behavior at work |
| PXLence: PCR assays for targeted amplification and sequencing of the human exome |
| Imaqua: contract research services to the shrimp aquaculture industry |
| Magnax: axial flux generators for medium scale wind turbines |
| Senso2Me: homecare solution for elderly people through the internet of things |
| Orionis Biosciences (UGent – VIB): breakthrough precision medicines |
| Elmedix: medical engineering and device development |
| AVGI: optimizing steam cracking and maximize economics for the petrochemical industry |
| MEXCELLENCE: excellence in mastitis management |
| Molecubes (UGent – imec: acquired by Bruker) high-end benchtop preclinical imaging |
| Techspert: materials testing lab |
| Pozyx: indoor and outdoor hardware solutions for accurate localization. |
2014
| Luceda (UGent – imec): software and services for integrated photonic designers |
| Statter: statistical data analysis |
| Madsis: materials, Design, Simulations, Software |
| Karybel: electrical expertise & power quality |
| The Forge: helps teams and organizations to analyze how innovative they are and what they can do to improve it |
2013
| Progeno: software for a more cost-effective animal breeding programme as well as a faster genetic progress |
| CoScale (acquired by New Relic): performance monitoring built for web-scale and microservice applications powered by anomaly detection |
| Graphine (UGent – imec: acquired by Unity Technologies): development of graphics middleware and tools for real-time 3D visualization and video games |
| Inbiose: specialty carbohydrates |
| Snaptonic (UGent – imec): custom-made, low-power connectivity solutions within the Internet of Things |
| Conexus Pharma: innovative drug delivery systems for combination therapy purposes using a hot-melt co-extrusion technology |
| Fertihome/Sonaura: user friendly, tablet based ultrasound imaging system for home monitoring (ultrasound IVF monitoring) |
2012
| Qpinch (formerly Caloritum): industrial energy from waste heat |
| Argus Technologies (acquired by Agidens): web based remote monitoring of alternative energy sources |
| Com & Sens: consultancy services on fiber sensor based monitoring of composite structures |
| Track4C (UGent – imec): container tracking based on wireless sensor networks |
| Cacao Lab: creation of innovative chocolate products and processes |
2011
| Mind4Energy: design, monitoring, and maintenance of large solar photo-voltaic installations |
| XRE (acquired by Tescan): hardware manufacturer of high-end X-ray microscopes, with a particular focus on non-destructive 3D and 4D imaging |
| Q-Biologicals (UGent – VIB: acquired by the Amatsi Group): services in the development and manufacturing of biologicals |
| Innolab: service laboratory in connection with biogas production, purification of waste water and analysis of biomass |
2006-2010
2010
| Ghent Archaeological Team (GATE): archaeological services |
| SDN Square (formerly Candit Media): scalable file based workflow and content delivery solution for the digital media industry |
| Caliopa (UGent – imec: acquired by Huawei): development and marketing of high speed fiber optic transceivers |
| SpartaNova: Web based performance improvement and injury prevention prediction platform for athletes |
| Reskin: silicone skin technology |
| Veltion: consultancy in lean manufacturing techniques and industrial process innovation |
2009
| Feops (acquired by Materialise): guiding structural heart interventions to increase safety and efficacy |
| Gatewing (acquired by Trimble, subsequently by Delair): unmanned aircraft systems |
| Fire Engineered Solutions (acquired by Jensen Hughes): fire safety consultancy firm that provides ready-made technical solutions |
| eCOAST (acquired by Eurofins): environmental service company performing independent marine and maritime research |
2008
| GeoInvent (acquired by Sweco): mobile mapping platforms for road and marine applications |
| ProDigest: gastrointestinal expertise |
| Phyto-IT: software solutions and consulting services for plant science and agriculture/horticulture |
| INCT/Inside Matters (acquired first by XRE, subsequently by TESCAN): 3D X-Ray Microscopy and Octopus Imaging software |
2007
| Biogazelle (acquired by CellCarta): next generation diagnostics and therapeutics in the field of oncology and other human diseases |
| Sample Sumo: music technology and interactive media |
2006
| Precigen Actobio (formerly ActoGenix): a novel class of biopharmaceuticals forging a new frontier in cellular therapeutics |
| Trinean (UGent – imec: acquired by Unchained Labs): microfluidic spectrophotometry platforms |
2005 and before
| Orotech: pharmaceutical dosage forms for application in veterinary and human medicine |
2004
| MyCartis (UGent – VIB: formerly Pronota): biomarker analysis made fast and easy |
| WFRGent: fire tests on construction materials, materials used in transport and materials for the off-shore industry |
2002
| GenOhm (acquired by Agilent): lab informatics simplified |
2001
| Algonomics (acquired by Lonza): integrated immunogenicity prediction services to support companies in the development of biotherapeutics |
2000
| TiGenix (UGent – KULeuven: acquired by Takeda): biopharmaceutical company focused on development of novel therapeutics |
| Demed: technical, engineering & programming support in the domain of clinical research for anesthetic and general drug administration purposes |
| Primoris (formerly FytoLab): food analysis |
| Olfascan (formerly PRG Odournet): solving odour problems - measurements, analyses, modeling, and advice |
| Custodix (acquired by TriNetX): securing sensitive data |
| Excentis: testing, consultancy and training for access network technologies |
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MicroBio Tests: detection and quantification of the toxicity of chemicals and/or liquid or solid samples in polluted aquatic and terrestrial environments. |
2000 and before
| Artemia Systems (acquired by INVE Aquaculture) : aquaculture hatchery nutrition |
| Comsof (acquired by IQGeo): Innovative Software Development & Consultancy Services |
| CropDesign (acquired by BASF Plant Science): phenotyping of various plant species |
| Jabbla: voice technology |
| Devgen (acquired by Syngenta): crop protection |
| Möbius: business consulting |
| ARCHE (formerly EURAS): risk assessments for inorganic substances (metals, alloys, slags) and for flame retardants or other organic chemicals. |
| Avecom: steering and optimizing microbial processes with the focus on customer's needs |
| TerraCottem: soil condition technology |
| Alphabit (UGent – imec: acquired by Keysight): electro magnetic simulation software for electronics and antenna analysis |
| EPAS (acquired bij Seureca Veolia): eco process assistance |
| Organic Waste Systems: anaerobic digestion plants, biodegradability and compostability testing, waste management consultancy |
| PeptiSyntha (acquired by Corden Pharma): manufacturing and supply of cGMP peptide APIs for pharmaceutical and biotech companies |
| Inverto: development of lighting solutions, wireless and green power conversion, switched reluctance technology |
| Dekimo: electronic services |
| Research Institute for Chromotography: development and promotion of chromatographic and mass spectrometric knowledge and know-how |
| Innogenetics (acquired by Fujirebio): diagnostic products to improve therapy management and patient health |
| Biotim (acquired by Waterleau): wastewater treatment technology |
| Plant Genetic Systems (acquired by Bayer): genetic engineering of plants |
| DISC (acquired by Eskographics): prepress software for the label and packaging market |
| Quality Control: audits, auto-inspection, inspection and sample surveys for the food industry |