Supporting University Ventures in Nanotechnology, Biomaterials and Magnetic Sensing Applications

Considers all aspects concerning university startup initiatives, including individual features and motivations for entrepreneurs

Gives specific practical explanations on formal processes, financial options, business categories and intellectual property protection for spin-offs and startups

Presents actual business case studies from succeeding organizations

Written for young researchers and professionals willing to start up a tech-based company in the university environment

Inhalt
Foreword.- Profiles of Entrepreneurs and Motives for Starting A Business.- Categories and General Characteristics of Entrepreneurial Infrastructure.- Characteristics of Support Programs for Setting Up Spin-Offs in Spanish Universities.- Launching University Ventures Policies, Financing and Strategy.- IT Support for University Spin-off Companies.- Differences between Adopters and Non-adopters of Innovation: Case Study of New Technologies Adoption by Small and Medium Enterprises in Serbia.- CASE STUDIES.- The Profile of Researchers moving Towards Scientific Entrepreneurs.- IGSresearch: from Science to Business in the Markets of Security, Smartcity Management, and Geological Monitoring.- Application of Nanomaterials in Nanomedicine, Dermatology and Cosmetics by Endor Nanotechnologies.- Screvo: 3D Screening Devices for In-vitro and In-vivo Applications.- Case Study of Successful Collaboration between Research and Business: Commercialization of Advanced Motion Control Components.