Università degli Studi di Padova

Università degli Studi di Padova

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Description

The Knowledge Valorisation and Academic Entrepreneurship Office of the University of Padua promotes the transformation of university research results into innovations and concrete solutions capable of generating value for the market. Through Open Innovation initiatives, the Office connects the University with companies and other actors in the innovation ecosystem, creating strategic partnerships with companies interested in contributing to the development of projects as industrial partners, investors or funders.

These collaborations enable companies to access specialised expertise and identify technologies at stages preceding their entry into the market, strengthening their competitive advantage.

The Office also supports the creation and development of university spin-offs and knowledge-intensive entrepreneurial initiatives.

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PATENTS

PATENTS

Patents are true drivers of innovation, as they foster the transfer of research results. Through its patent portfolio, the University of Padua makes available to companies a wealth of knowledge and expertise developed by its researchers. The technologies patented by the University cover numerous fields, including aerospace, energy, mechanics, plant engineering, IT, agritech, art and cultural heritage, healthcare and many other sectors. Discover more: https://www.unipd.it/vetrina-brevetti

SPIN-OFF

SPIN-OFF

The spin-offs of the University of Padua are companies founded by researchers with the aim of transforming the results of scientific research into market opportunities. These companies operate in a wide range of sectors, from biomedical sciences to electronics, life sciences, aerospace, nanotechnology and industrial automation. Discover more: https://www.unipd.it/portfolio-spinoff