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What does it take to transform academic research into a thriving spin-out company? In this talk, Jasper, CEO of BIO INX, shares his journey from PhD research in biomaterials for biofabrication to the creation of BIO INX, a company dedicated to accelerating the translation of biomaterials into practice. He will explore the essential steps along the way—navigating the shift from researcher to entrepreneur, building the right network, identifying funding sources, and aligning with stakeholders who enable innovation beyond the lab. BIO INX’s mission is to bring standardization and reliability into the translational pipeline early on, ensuring biomaterials can make real-world impact. This journey highlights both the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, and innovation.