Qbic (inter-university VC fund).

Details

• URL: https://www.qbic.be/
• What it is: inter-university seed & early-stage venture capital fund
• Focus: turning technological breakthroughs into sustainable companies
• Investment strategy (as stated): invests in spin-offs/startups that valorise research from Qbic’s knowledge partners
• Domains: biotech • healthtech • deeptech • software
• Contact: info@qbic.be

What is Qbic?

Qbic is an inter-university venture capital fund focused on converting technological breakthroughs into sustainable businesses. They position themselves as a seed and early-stage fund supporting companies that valorise research originating from partner universities, research institutes and hospitals.

What types of companies do they invest in?

According to the site, they invest in:

1) Knowledge-partner spin-offs: founded based on technology developed at one of Qbic’s knowledge partners.

2) Startups linked to a knowledge partner: startups with a strong R&D collaboration with a knowledge partner (e.g. joint development contracts, clinical studies, IP licences).

Link

• https://www.qbic.be/