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Tuesday 15 September 2026

White Paper: Structuring Spin-Offs in Belgium

Belgium has all the ingredients of a leading spin-off ecosystem: strong universities, renowned research centers, experienced investors and entrepreneurial founders. Yet in practice, spin-off formation is more difficult than it should be and the pr...
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Tuesday 22 September 2026

AI Roadmap for your company

AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday business. Companies are using it to automate repetitive tasks, create content, improve customer service, analyse information faster and support decision-making. Yet adopting AI is about more than choosing th...

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Wednesday 1 April 2026

Seminar: Promises and perils of the 28th regime

Join us on 1 April 2026 for a seminar following the European Commission’s presentation of its proposal for the much-anticipated 28th Regime, s...
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Tuesday 25 November 2025

co:lab x N-Cube Masterclass 4: Innovation Partnerships

Join our 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯 Masterclass for an in-depth session on how to structure and manage innovation partnerships. During this masterclass, you will gain practical insights into defining clear IP ownership, structuring commercial deals, and avo...
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Tuesday 21 October 2025

co:lab x N-Cube Masterclass 3: How to raise funding

For ambitious startups and scaleups, capital is more than a resource, it’s a growth enabler. But navigating the fundraising journey is complex. From identifying the right investors to negotiating fair terms, preparation is key to securing the capi...
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Tuesday 23 September 2025

co:lab x N-Cube Masterclass 2: How to establish a successful spin-off

Spin-offs can unlock powerful growth opportunities, whether you’re launching new products, entering international markets, or building shared tech. But a successful JV depends on more than a handshake. It requires clear structure, aligned governan...
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Wednesday 4 June 2025

BEyond Investor Day 2025

Cresco is pleased to invite you to an exclusive investor event on June 4th, 2025, at our offices in Antwerp. In collaboration with BEyond, we will host a unique showcase of Belgium’s 10 most innovative scale-ups. As a valued member ...
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Tuesday 3 June 2025

co:lab x N-Cube Masterclass 1: Turn your idea into IP

Join our 𝗰𝗼:𝗹𝗮𝗯 x 𝗡-𝗖𝘂𝗯𝗲  Masterclass for an in-depth session on how to identify, secure, and manage your intellectual property effectively. In this class, you will gain practical insights on how to turn your IP into a strategi...
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Wednesday 21 May 2025

ASTP Annual Conference

We’re excited to join the annual ASTP Conference (May 21-23, 2025) in beautiful Vilnius! As one of the key gatherings for knowledge and technology transfer professionals across Europe, the ASTP Conference offers a unique platform for exchanging id...
Wednesday 21 May 2025

F&A Next 2025

We’re excited to be part of the 10th edition of F&A Next! F&A Next (May 21-22, 2025) is a leading agrifood innovation summit that brings together startups, investors, corporates, and researchers to shape the future of food and agriculture....
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Thursday 27 March 2025

SuperNova 2025

SuperNova (March 27-28, 2025) is Belgium’s largest tech gathering, showcasing pioneering solutions, innovative technologies, and groundbreaking ideas. It’s a prime networking event for tech entrepreneurs, international investors, and corporate inn...
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Wednesday 30 October 2024

Virtual Conference: Growth & Exit Strategies: European Tech

At Cresco we have the pleasure of partnering with the upcoming online conference Growth & Exit Strategies: European Tech, hosted by the World Financial Symposiums. If you are a tech entrepreneur or founder considering options for growth or tec...
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Tuesday 22 October 2024

GO WITH THE COACH by SINC

Ben jij een student met een ondernemersidee of al gestart met je eigen bedrijf? Of droom je ervan om ooit te ondernemen, maar weet je niet waar te beginnen? Op 22 oktober 2024 organiseert SINC opnieuw Go With The Coach waar jij de kans krijgt om t...
Tuesday 7 May 2024

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #8 Buy and Sell Side Mergers & Acquisitions

Master Class 8 – Buy and Sell Side Mergers & Acquisitions The ultimate corporate partnering arrangement consists of companies being purchased for their technology, business and talent by corporates or private equity firms. Instead of bei...
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Tuesday 9 April 2024

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #7 Joint Ventures and Consortia

Master Class 7 –  Joint Ventures and Consortia Companies increasingly establish partnerships through joint ventures, providing capital, assets or other resources. The establishment of a successful corporate joint venture requires a lot of ha...
Tuesday 5 March 2024

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #6 VC & Corporate VC

Master Class 6 – Venture Capital and Corporate Venture Capital Startups and scaleups typically raise external equity funding from investors to grow their business to the next stage. From day 1 such equity funding needs to be carefully though...
Tuesday 13 February 2024

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #5 Ecosystem Design

Master Class 5 – Ecosystem Design Companies should establish an ecosystem around them to increase their geographical, functional and technological competencies. Establishing a partnership strategy and model permitting a company to enter into...
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Tuesday 16 January 2024

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #4 Research Institution Spin-off Formation

Master Class 4 – Research Institution Spin-off Formation The creation of spin-off companies is one of the technology transfer mechanisms through which research results of research institutions are commercially exploited. The research institu...
Monday 20 November 2023

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #3 Funded Development and Joint Development

Master Class 3 – Funded Development and Joint Development Funded development enables a company to realize its product roadmap through customer engagements, with such developments being fully or partially funded by the client. Joint developme...
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Tuesday 24 October 2023

GO WITH THE COACH by SINC

Ben jij net gestart met ondernemen of heb je een idee maar weet je niet hoe je eraan moet beginnen? Laat je inspireren tijdens Go With The Coach en vind de antwoorden op al jouw vragen! Heb je je onderneming al (bijna) opgestart? Kies uit 30 exper...
Tuesday 24 October 2023

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #2 Technology and IP Protection and Monetization

Master Class #2  Technology and IP Protection and Monetization Imperative for companies to ensure their technology and underlying IP is adequately protected. As the business grows it is strongly recommended to develop an appropriate IP strategy an...
Monday 18 September 2023

Corporate Partnering Master Class - #1 General Framework, Process and Recommendations

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