UD Catapult is committed to supporting the community of the University of Debrecen — its lecturers and researchers — in ensuring that academic knowledge, research results, scientific achievements, services, and innovations are applied and utilized as effectively and extensively as possible.
Our services facilitate the market utilization and business-oriented development of research and innovation activities, with the aim of promoting the commercialization of university knowledge.
Services for university members:
⮞ Commercialization of R&D and scientific services for external partners: Market oriented utilization of the university’s advanced professional expertise, infrastructure, and research results, depending on available capacity.
⮞ Partner matchmaking for university services: We proactively seek market partners aligned with university competencies, enabling joint projects and new market opportunities through targeted research and networking.
⮞ Business development and IP utilization: Supporting the transfer of research and innovation results to corporate, industrial, and institutional partners for whom these outcomes provide tangible value and competitive advantage.
⮞ Innovation trainings and workshops: We organize events and workshops that develop researchers’ competencies in intellectual property management and commercialization, helping them achieve their research and business goals.
Why take advantage of these internal support opportunities?
⮞ Expert background: Our professional team assists in project planning, administration, and the implementation of steps needed for market commercialization.
⮞ Market exploitation of innovations: We help identify and leverage the business potential of scientific results.
⮞ Networking opportunities: Join professional events, communities, and industry partners.
⮞ Grant and funding support: Access information and assistance for obtaining internal and external funding sources that support university innovations.
Contact us to further develop university research and its societal impact together.