Since the 90’s more than 60 VUB spin-offs have been created of which 49 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
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
°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
hbits
Precirix
°2017
MONITORING YOUR OFFSHORE WIND TURBINES
24SEA originates from the OWI-LAB (partners Sirris, VUB and UGENT).
"We started by listening to the industry."
Watch the video with Kanaal Z here
Christof Devriendt
R&D Coordinator at OWI-lab/VUB and Co-Founder 24SEA
°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
24SEA
