Valorization and Societal Impact

It is important for Amsterdam UMC's knowledge and expertise in the field of medical and health science to be used quickly and purposefully for patients and citizens to become and stay healthy: Valorization. Valorization is a core task, alongside Care, Research and Education & Training. For Amsterdam UMC, valorization means 'transforming knowledge and expertise into impact that benefits society and improves public health'.

Position Paper Valorization and Societal Impact

Amsterdam UMC facilitates and stimulates interaction between academic researchers and external stakeholders to drive the transition of scientific discoveries into innovations and insights that benefit society in various ways.

Valorization Compass

The Valorization Compass is a handbook for Amsterdam UMC employees that can be used to increase their social impact. Using this Compass helps to identify and develop successful valorization activities. Besides providing the necessary tools and instruments, the Compass also offers insight into the valorization process. By better understanding this process, Amsterdam UMC employees can increase their impact on society. These instruments are divided into the themes: Culture, Support and Personnel, Facilities and Methods and Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship.

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Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (IXA)

IXA is the valorization center of Amsterdam UMC, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (VU), University of Amsterdam (UvA) and Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA). IXA offers support throughout the entire valorization process and can identify the best valorization strategy for innovation or technology. IXA’s services cover activities ranging from the patenting of inventions and negotiating research and licensing contracts with industry, to creating start-up companies based on UMC technologies and negotiating research collaborations with industry.

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