Twenty researchers from the UJI have participated in a workshop to explore the viability of transferring their research to the market
Espaitec has launched the program UJISpinoff with the aim of promoting the entrepreneurship between research staff of the Universitat Jaume I through dynamization workshops, support and personalized mentoring.
This initiative reinforces the UJI's commitment to the process of knowledge transfer and the creation of innovative companies through Espaitec, providing the necessary tools to transform ideas into viable business projects that benefit society.
What is an EBC spin-off?
A Knowledge-Based Company (EBC) spin-off It is one promoted by university research personnel with the aim of bringing the results of their research to society. These companies offer products or services based on technologies and knowledge developed at the university, contributing to its third mission by transferring the knowledge generated by the institution's R&D groups to society.
UJISpinoff Program
The program UJISpinoff It has been designed in two areas. The first is related to the motivation of the research staff to explore new ways to value the results of their research. On the other hand, the second is focused on the specialized support and mentoring for those more mature initiatives that wish to materialize in a company. Thus, the status of each EBC spin-off project is analyzed and an expert in the creation of this type of company accompanies the researchers during the process to consolidate their business project.
The motivation and dynamization workshops organized by Espaitec aim to guide research staff on the process of creating a company, the minimum requirements necessary for its viability and consolidation strategies so that it reaches society successfully. In the last workshop, around twenty researchers reflected on the creation of spin-off companies as a formula to make the impact of their work on the market tangible. Until now, three editions of the program have been held in which nearly 40 professionals have participated.
In 2024, in addition to the revitalization workshop already held, a day has been scheduled in July, focused on market analysis and search, and another on October, which will address financial issues.
This activity has the participation of the Department of Education, Universities and Employment of the Generalitat Valenciana.