KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD).

Details

• URL: https://lrd.kuleuven.be/
• What it is: KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) = knowledge & technology transfer (Technology Transfer Office)
• Who it’s for: KU Leuven researchers + companies/partners looking to collaborate or find technology
• What they support: university–industry collaboration • IP protection & licensing • spin-offs • (public/EU) project funding

What is KU Leuven LRD?

KU Leuven Research & Development (LRD) is the team responsible for knowledge and technology transfer at KU Leuven, helping translate excellent research into real-world applications.

What do they help with? (as on the website)

1) Finding expertise or technology

LRD manages a portfolio of patented technologies that may be relevant for companies, and helps map KU Leuven’s R&D expertise.

2) University–industry collaborations

Support throughout the collaboration process between companies and researchers, formalised in an agreement.

3) Creating and growing spin-offs

Support for researchers starting and growing spin-offs (e.g. business plan, market validation, team building).

4) Intellectual property (IP) & industrial partners

Guidance on protecting IP and finding industrial partners to bring technology to market.

5) Funding & projects

• Contact point for researchers applying for Flemish or federal public funding.
• Support for European and international project management.

Link

• https://lrd.kuleuven.be/