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Spin-outs

As a researcher at AU, you have the opportunity to start your own business. Enterprise and Innovation are ready to support you throughout the journey.

What is a Spin-out?

  • A Spin-out is a company established based on agreements with the institution (Aarhus University or Central Denmark Region) regarding the transfer of technologies and rights (ownership or licensing rights).
  • A Spin-out can also be established based on agreements with a specific inventor to independently exploit a right in exchange for compensation to the institution.

Examples of Spin-out Companies

Visblue Visblue was founded in 2015 to commercialize sustainable energy storage with a patented vanadium redox flow battery. The company is based on an invention made at the Department of Engineering. The Technology Transfer Office (TTO) assisted with patent applications and support.
Radisurf The company's goal is to develop solutions for bonding different types of materials together - for example, plastic and metal, materials that have otherwise proven difficult to bond with existing products. The company was sold in the summer of 2021 for 100+ million DKK.
VPCIR biosciences The company's primary product is an inexpensive and rapid method for tracking pathogens. A patent application has been filed for the underlying technology. The company is a spinout from Aarhus University and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Innovation from AU

We assist in bringing innovation out to society from all 5 faculties and Central Denmark Region. We collaborate with external patent attorneys to provide your invention and you with the best opportunity for licensing

Our portfolio covers:

  • MedTech & Diagnostics
  • BioTech & Pharma
  • GreenTech, Materials & Food
  • Digital Solutions

You can see more spin-outs here

Do you have any questions about the process? Feel free to contact one of our business developers.

If you wish to have an overview of potential funding opportunities, you can use our overview.

If you are in need of tools to work with Innivation and entrepreneurship, you can use our guides.

Are you ready to take the first step on your entrepreneurial journey? Then report your invention to us.

Revised 24.03.2024