Amsterdam Reproduction and Development (AR&D) 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, a process called valorization.

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 valorisation activities. Besides providing the necessary tools and instruments, the Compass also offers insight into the valorization process. By better understanding this process, AR&D researchers can increase their impact on society. These instruments are divided into the themes: Culture, Support and Personnel, Facilities and Methods and Ecosystem and Entrepreneurship.

Innovation Exchange Amsterdam

Innovation Exchange Amsterdam (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 your 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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