INNOVATION WITH A SCIENTIFIC FOUNDATION – YOUR STARTUP IS AN OFFICIAL UT SPIN-OFF
The University of Twente is internationally recognized as a pioneer in high-tech innovation and entrepreneurship. Every year, promising spin-offs emerge here, translating scientific knowledge and technological breakthroughs into impactful products and services. Are you a (co-)founder of a startup that originates from UT research? Then it’s time to make that visible with the Official UT Spin-off label.
This official label is designed for startups with a direct connection to research or technology developed at the University of Twente – for example, through patented technology, a PhD project, or collaboration with a UT research group. It’s a mark of quality that highlights your scientific origin and strengthens your position within the Twente innovation ecosystem.
Whether you’re taking your first steps in the market or already operating internationally, the Official UT Spin-off label helps you communicate your background and credibility to investors, partners, customers, and other stakeholders.
With this label, you show that your company was born in a leading academic environment where knowledge, technology, and entrepreneurship come together. You demonstrate that your startup isn’t just any company – it’s a validated and recognized spin-off from a top-tier university.
If your startup originated from research conducted at the University of Twente – and you can demonstrate this link – you can easily apply for the label using the form on this page. After a short review, you’ll receive the label and accompanying visual materials to use on your website, in presentations, and across your communications.
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