Word co-founder
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Gentrepreneur en UGent TechTransfer gaan op EVOLV – de jaarlijkse afstudeerbeurs in Flanders Expo – op zoek naar co-founders voor jonge start- en spin-offs.
Studeer je binnenkort af en wil je meteen een ondernemende en innovatieve werkervaring opdoen? Word co-founder van een bestaande start- of spin-off en help mee de toekomst van een jonge onderneming vorm te geven, terwijl je tegelijk je eigen professionele pad bepaalt.
Hieronder vind je alvast een aantal jonge ondernemingen die nog een mede-oprichter zoeken.
Openstaande opportuniteiten
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Ontdek welke start- en spin-offs op dit moment nog een co-founder zoeken.
DANS
Who are we?
DANS develops an early screening for autism with an instrumented sock; a smart sok was developed that is capable to detect movement patterns related to autism in young children.
Who are we looking for?
Looking for co-founders with an affinity with bringing medical devices to market and/or with electronics for wearables.
Contact information:
Frederik Leys
frederik.leys@ugent.be
website
DeepYield
Who are we?
DeepYield is developing an innovative, semi-autonomous vertical drilling solution to improve subsoil structure for agriculture. By enhancing soil aeration and root penetration, the technology sustainably boosts soil health and crop yields.
Designed for long-term impact, DeepYield’s one-time treatment can deliver up to a 10% yield increase over five years across diverse agro-ecological zones in Flanders and the EU.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a co-founder with expertise in agri-tech business development and scaling sustainable technologies, ideally with experience in mechanical engineering, automation, or precision agriculture.
The candidate should have strong skills in commercialization, partnership building, and funding acquisition to help bring DeepYield’s innovation from pilot to market adoption.
Contact information:
Muhammad Ali
muhammad.ali@ugent.be
website
FLRSIGHT
Who are we?
This project aims to consolidate and validate novel analytic and modelling technologies to predict how flour behaves in bakery products.
By creating a robust core dataset and testing fast, scalable alternatives to lab analysis, we prepare for the launch of the FLRSIGHT spin-off in 2027.
The resulting solution will help flour mills and industrial bakeries reduce costs and boost quality through better ingredient selection and formulation strategies. Analytical toolbox (HPLC & spectroscopic) with insights from machine-learning models for flour mills and industrial bakeries to better determine wheat flour quality and link this to quality of baked goods.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a Chief Financial Officer.
Contact information:
Tom Hellemans
hellemanst@gmail.com
iFungi
Who are we?
Fusarium Head Blight (FHB), a devastating fungal disease, threatens crop yield and safety. Current methods to manage FHB rely on uniform fungicide applications, which often lead to inefficiencies, overuse of chemicals, increased costs, and environmental concerns.
iFungi, a precision agriculture solution that integrates satellite imagery and advanced machine learning to deliver real-time, field-specific variable rate fungicide recommendations. This solution reduces chemical usage by up to 40%, improves wheat yield by 10%, and enhances crop health, benefiting farmers economically while reducing environmental impact.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a creative co-founder to lead business and marketing, with affinity for the agri-tech sector, entrepreneurial spirit, and the talent to build powerful partnerships.
Contact information:
Baraa Almoujahed
mhdbaraa.almoujahed@ugent.be
website
Horsize
Who are we?
Saddle producers, fitters, sports coaches and riders require reliable analyses of the modern sport horses’ back conformation, at a population and individual level.
Professionals express the need for better knowledge concerning which saddle sizes to provide for modern horses and this primordially in the withers region.
This project caters to this market opportunity by getting a ‘database with withers sizes (HorSize)’ and a ‘measuring device for equine withers (HorSizer)’ market-ready.
Previous applied research provides the basis and in the intended business model both realizations will keep evolving and feeding each other.
Contact information:
Annelies Van den Eede
annelies.vandeneede@hogent.be
RevOnc
Who are we?
At RevOnc, we believe that recovery after cancer is strengthened by the power of community and peer support groups. Our mission is to help reignite the spark for a healthy and fulfilling life by moving and growing together.
RevOnc's tailored rehabilitation programmes and engaging sports activities focus not only on physical recovery but also on mental resilience. Warm, supportive communities and peer groups ensure that you never feel alone. Together, obstacles are overcome, new opportunities are created, and a strong foundation for social reintegration is built.
Who are we looking for?
Join RevOnc as Technical co-founder. You'll receive parts equity. RevOnc has raised 90k in funding up to this day and is close to commercialization. RevOnc is looking for a product owner. Someone driven and dedicated to move our product to a different level. If you are driven to make a lasting impact on the health world, please contact us.
Contact information:
Yorin De Smet
yorin@revonc.be
website
Smart Travel Companion
Who are we?
Travelers are increasingly looking to leave the beaten path, as traditional hotspots have become overcrowded, pushing them in search of more authentic experiences and better guidance. Countries in Central, East and South Africa like Rwanda and Uganda offer a wealth of community-based and adventurous activities off the beaten track, yet these remain difficult to access.
Cultural differences, lack of transparency, and communication barriers often drive travelers toward conventional activities such as safaris, leaving much of the region’s cultural and natural richness unexplored and local communities underrepresented in tourism benefits.
Our proposal introduces a (web and mobile) application that enriches the traveler’s journey satisfying these travelers. We are developing an innovative travel application that redefines how travelers experience adventurous destinations -providing support at every stage of their journey.
Contact information:
Thomas Derave
thomas.derave@ugent.be