Join our info session: Discover your path from research to real-world impact
Are you curious about how your research can lead to real change — through licensing, industry collaboration, or launching a startup?
We’re reaching out because we believe your research has the potential to create real-world impact — and we’d love to explore how we can support you in making that happen.
In this joint session with VIS TTO, TILT, and TILT Komet, we invite researchers, students, and collaborators to learn how we support academic innovation — from early ideas to funded companies.
👥 Who is this for?
- Researchers, PhDs, postdocs & students
- Teams with early-stage research-based ideas OR existing research-based startups
- From: UiB, Helse Bergen, HVL, IMR, NHH (and collaborators)
(at least one team member must be affiliated for TTO & TILT)
🧩 What we offer:
VIS TTO – Research-based innovation
Turn research into impact — through industry collaboration or licensing
- Evaluate commercial or societal potential
- Protect your IP
- Develop strategy for funding and industry partnerships
TILT – entrepreneurship program for researchers
A tailored program running September 2025 – June 2026
- For teams pre-startup or recently incorporated
- Monthly masterclasses & hands-on workshops
- 1:1 mentoring and milestone planning
- Travel grants & access to VIS’ academic spin-out investment fund
- Applications open June 15 – Deadline August 15, 2025
TILT Komet – early startup exploration program
For researchers & students exploring startup potential of their ideas
- Access an online platform with structured modules (idea → pitch), curated content & active peer community
- In-person workshops featuring expert speakers, hands-on tools & real-world insights
- Learn about problem validation, IP, business models, team, funding & more
- Use Komet as a launchpad into TILT, Gründer Academy, or VIS’ incubators
For more information about TILT and TILT Komet check out our website: TILT – forskerentrepenørskapsprogram — VIS – Vestlandets Innovasjonsselskap
📍 Upcoming Info Sessions:
🗓 11th of June, 13:00 -14:00, at VIS, Marineholmen, Thormøhlensgate 51
🗓 13th of June, 13:00 – 14:00, at Eitri, Haukelandsbakken 31 (waffle Friday at Eitri!)
☕ Coffee, curiosity and Q&A included!
Looking forward to seeing you there!
VIS supports innovation and entrepreneurship across our owner institutions — from tech transfer and startup programs to incubators and investment. The services and programs introduced in this info session are free for affiliated researchers and students.
Best,
Renate Hvidsten Skoge & Espen Rostrup
Head of TILT – Academic entrepreneurship & Head of Research-based innovation at VIS