On 20 October, Ghent University and Vlerick Business School teamed up to host the Vlerick & UGent Tech Transfer Matchmaking Event, a dynamic afternoon dedicated to connecting innovative research with entrepreneurial talent ready to turn ideas into impact.
The event gathered researchers, investors, business professionals, and aspiring co-founders for an interactive pitching and networking session. The goal: to accelerate the creation of future spin-offs emerging from Ghent University’s research ecosystem.
Over the course of 14 inspiring pitches, participants were introduced to cutting-edge technologies and business concepts spanning diverse domains: from biotech and engineering to sports and human performance.
Victoris on Stage: PACE, SPORSA & HorseCompass
Among the 14 presentations, three projects proudly represented Victoris, each highlighting the unique potential of sports science and human performance innovations within Ghent University:
- PACE: the PACE-model turns the Critical Power Concept into a practical training and racing tool, providing cyclists with real-time “battery level” feedback via power meter data. Read more about PACE.
- SPORSA: a sensor and dashboard aiming to mitigate risks, improve race dynamics monitoring, and facilitate timely communication during cycling events. Read more about SPORSA.
- HorseCompass (formerly HorSize): HorseCompass builds an information compass, reducing the number of ill-fitting saddles and equitation-related injuries in horses and humans. Read more about HorseCompass (formerly HorSize).
A Shared Vision for Impact
The Vlerick & UGent Tech Transfer Matchmaking Event was a catalyst for collaboration. By facilitating dialogue between researchers and potential co-founders, the event helps build strong, entrepreneurial teams capable of transforming promising research into successful ventures.
At Victoris, we fully support and encourage initiatives like this. They reflect our mission to translate academic expertise into market-ready innovation and to strengthen the link between research and entrepreneurship within the Ghent University ecosystem.
Looking Ahead
We are proud of the Victoris teams behind PACE, SPORSA, and HorSize for their inspiring pitches and the enthusiasm they sparked among attendees. Events like this highlight the growing momentum behind tech transfer and spin-off creation; a movement we are excited to continue driving forward together with our partners at UGent TechTransfer and Vlerick Business School.
If you are interested in becoming a co-founder for one of these exciting projects or other science-based sports and health tech initiatives, we invite you to join our Entrepreneurs in Sports & Health Tech database and start connecting with promising research projects!
