“Out-licensing vs. Start-up: Strategic Pathways for Academic Inventors”

8 April 2026 | 4 – 5 pm (CET) | Webinar

When you make a promising discovery, you face a key decision: license your technology to an established company or launch your own start-up. This session offers practical, industry-tested insights on both paths. You will learn how to evaluate out-licensing opportunities and structure deals while understanding what partners really want. For the start-up path, we’ll cover business model development, securing funding, and building a strong team. Finally, we will explore the trade-offs and risks of each approach using real-world examples.

SPARK Europe invites you to join the webinar on 8 April 2026 at 16:00 CET to gain insights from Damien Dessis, Chief Business Officer at VitriVax. He has extensive expertise in business development, licensing, and early-stage product positioning, and will provide a practical perspective on translating scientific innovations into viable biotech products.

The webinar, hosted by SPARK Bordeaux, will be held online via Zoom - please register here.