Utrecht Holdings - Utrecht Holdings

Make

Matter

At Utrecht Holdings, we support researchers of Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht to make their inventions matter to society.

Whether you’re working on a new therapy, a sustainable material, or a cutting-edge AI-application, we help you take the next step beyond the academic setting. We guide you through the process of turning your research into real applications—by offering legal, strategic, and financial support.

Evaluating your invention

It’s never too early to reach out to us—we are eager to hear about your invention. We start by assessing your it’s potential: Is there a clear problem it solves? Who might benefit from it? Together, we explore if—and how—it could be developed further.

Protecting your work

If your invention shows promise, we help secure intellectual property, often by filing a patent. Protecting your idea gives you control over how it’s used and can open doors to funding or collaboration.

Finding the right partner

We connect researchers with companies and organisations that can help develop and apply their invention. Sometimes this means licensing the technology to an existing company, sometimes it means forming a new venture.

Supporting your next steps

From legal guidance to business advice, we’re here to support you. We help you make decisions, navigate contracts, and connect with people who understand your field and your goals.

Funding early development

With our Make It Matter voucher program, we offer up to €25,000 to help bring your idea closer to practical use. This funding is available for early-stage development work that helps test, prove, or refine your concept.