Analysis

October 20, 2023

How to fund a university spinout

Four founders share the funding routes they took to finance their university spinout startups, from VC backing to grants

Several of Europe’s university spinouts — companies developed from academic research — are at the heart of the continent’s pursuit of tech sovereignty, working in areas like quantum, spacetech and biotech. 

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