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VUB spin-offs and testimonials
Since the 90’s more than 50 VUB spin-offs have been created of which 43 are active today!
Due to very good preparation, very few businesses originating from the university have to close down.
The world needs entrepreneurial innovators that are willing to take a risk.
But being prepared and getting support are crucial to make your project succeed!
Below you can find some interviews with, articles on or quotes from VUB spin-off entrepreneurs
VUB spin-off portfolio
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°2008
HEALTHIER DATA LEADS TO BETTER DECISIONS
Collibra originates from VUB STARLab, Semantic Technology and Applications
"I wanted to start my own Google."
Felix Van de Maele
CEO Collibra
°2019
HABITS TELL MORE THAN WORDS
hbits originates from TOR (Tempus Omnia Relevat), Sociology
“Trust, everything happens with trust. Just be straight from the beginning.”
Read the article on VUB Today (in Dutch)
Joeri Minnen
Co-founder & Business Manager
°2015
PRECISION RADIOPHARMACEUTICALS FOR CANCER TREATMENT
Precirix is a spin-off of VUB’s Molecular Imaging and UZ Brussel
"Scientist ánd entrepreneur, I combine both."
Read the article on VUB Today.
Matthias D'Huyvetter
Scientific Director Precirix
°2015
DRIVING DRUG DISCOVERY
BiosenSource is a spin-off from imec and VUB, developing a measurement device.
"Stay true to yourself"
Read the interview on VUB Today
Liesbeth van Oeffelen
Entrepreneur in Bioinformatics and Device Engineering
