Panel | Making the IP deal work for research spin-offs
Oct 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Oct 14, 2026 | 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Turning research into a spin-off often requires universities and research institutes to negotiate intellectual property terms directly with venture capital investors. These discussions can determine how the IP is valued, licensed and protected, while also influencing the spin-off’s ability to attract funding and grow.
This panel will examine how these negotiations work in practice. Representatives from universities, research institutes and venture capital funds will discuss who leads the process, how each party assesses the value of the IP and which terms typically require the most discussion. The conversation will also address how research institutions and investors can align their expectations, avoid delays and structure agreements that protect the underlying research while giving the spin-off a credible foundation for commercial development.