PHD MATCHMAKING

Let’s connect you with what’s next.

Our matchmaking service connects you with companies, spin-offs, PhDs and partners across Europe to turn research into real-world innovation.

How it works

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SUBMIT YOUR REQUEST
Fill out the relevant form below and tell
us what you're looking for.

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WE SPREAD THE WORD
After internal approval, we distribute your request within our network of PhDs, startups, and companies—both closed groups and open network.

MEET YOUR MATCH
we’ll share potential matches, so you can connect and start collaborating.

✓ Free for PhDs

✓ Qualitative peer network

✓ European access

✓ Targeted Network

✓ Strategic connections

✓ Investor Network

I am a Phd/PostDOC

I run a spin-off or start-up

I am a PhD / PostDoc and I am…

searching for experts/mentors.

Set up a start-up or spin-off

PhD Looking for experts/mentors

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Current institution

Field of research

Briefly describe your startup idea (2-3 sentences)

Biggest challenge you need help with?

What kind of expertise do you need?

Preferred mentor background?

Anything else we should know?

looking for spin-off or start-up Opportunities.

Explore how to turn your research into a business.

PhD looking for spin-up/start-up

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What is your research about, and how could it be commercialized?

Have you identified potential market applications for your research?

What kind of support or partners do you need ?

Are you looking for mentorship, funding, or a co-founder?

looking for a company.

Find companies that need your expertise.

PhD Looking for a Company

Name

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Last Name

Address

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Field of research

Academic institution

What is your area of expertise and research focus?

What type of role or collaboration are you looking for?

eg consultancy, employment, research project

Are there specific industries or companies you want to work with?

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Yes

Don't know yet

looking for industry collaboration.

Work with companies on research projects, product.

PhD looking for industry collab

Name

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Field of research

Academic institution

What is your research background and key expertise?

What kind of collaboration are you looking for?

eg advisory, joint research, product development

Are there specific challenges or industries you want to focus on?

What is your availability and preferred collaboration model?

Looking for a different type of collaboration?

Custom Request

PhD Custom Request

Name

First Name

Last Name

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Address 1

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Field of research

Academic institution

What type of matchmaking are you looking for?

What is the goal of the collaboration?

Who would be the ideal match for your request?

I run a Spin-off or start-up and I am…

looking for PhD Talent.

Find PhD expertise to drive innovation and growth.

Founder looking for PhD talent

Name

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Last Name

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Field of research / technology

What kind of expertise do you need (field, skills, experience level)?

How will the PhD contribute to your spin-off (research, development, consultancy)?

What is the expected duration and scope of the collaboration?

Are there any specific requirements (location, availability, etc.)?

a founder looking for
a co-founder.

Find a co-founder with academic or business expertise.

Founder looking for a co-founder

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

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Field of research / technology

What is your spin-off about, and what stage are you in?

What kind of expertise are you looking for in a co-founder (technical, business, industry-specific)?

What role and responsibilities would the co-founder have?

What is your long-term vision for the spin-off?

looking for funding.

Work with companies on research projects, product.

Founder looking for funding

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

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State/Province

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Field of research / technology

What is your business about, and what stage are you in?

How much funding are you looking for, and for what purpose?

What is your business model and expected growth trajectory?

What type of investors are you looking for?

eg VCs, angel investors, grants, etc.

Looking for a different type of collaboration?

Custom Request

PhD Custom Request Founder

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone

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Field of research

Academic institution

What type of matchmaking are you looking for?

What is the goal of the collaboration?

Who would be the ideal match for your request?

Let’s connect you with what’s next.

How it works

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I am a PhD / PostDoc and I am…

searching for experts/mentors.

looking for spin-off or start-up Opportunities.

looking for a company.

looking for industry collaboration.

Looking for a different type of collaboration?

Custom Request

I run a Spin-off or start-up and I am…

looking for PhD Talent.

a founder looking for a co-founder.

looking for funding.

Looking for a different type of collaboration?

Custom Request

a founder looking for
a co-founder.