Make It Matter 101 - episode 1
Utrecht Holdings & The New Voucher Program
At Utrecht University and UMC Utrecht, researchers are pushing the boundaries of science — Utrecht Holdings helps them make it matter to society.
Utrecht Holdings is the Knowledge Transfer Office for Utrecht University and University Medical Center Utrecht. Our mission? To help bridge the gap between groundbreaking research and practical solutions that make a difference in people’s lives.
How We Make Innovation Happen
- Spotting Potential – We evaluate inventions to see if they can thrive beyond the lab.
- Protecting Ideas – Often through patent applications, so innovations are secure and ready for the next step.
- Connecting to Industry – We license technologies to companies who can turn them into real products and services.
- Launching Startups – Supporting researchers who want to build their own ventures around university innovations.
Along the way, we provide expert legal guidance, business development know-how, and valuable industry connections.
Make It Matter Voucher Program
Innovation needs fuel. That’s why we created the Make it Matter Voucher Program—offering up to €25,000 to support early-stage innovation and development. It’s designed to give promising ideas the boost they need to take their next step into society.