Research Valorisation | From small office to innovation powerhouse: The 51-year evolution of KU Leuven's Tech Transfer

In this week’s episode, we have invited Paul Van Dun, General Manager of KU Leuven Research and Development (LRD) unit to tell us how it became a one-stop-shop, seamlessly integrating contract research, patenting, licensing, and more. Learn from Paul's experiences as he addresses challenges, including building researcher openness and navigating the evolving landscape of legal and compliance issues. Furthermore, you will gain insights into the delicate balance between creating societal impact and generating commercial outcomes, and the changing dynamics in university-business collaboration.