Ghent University spin-offs
Ghent University is active in a broad range of research areas which is reflected in ventures covering material sciences, medical sciences, biotechnology, energy, electronics and many more.
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2019
| AntelopeDx (acquired by MyCartis): Point of need diagnostics based on advanced photonic circuits |
| Geo-Wise: Modelling civil constructions - mainly underwater structures |
| Creative Therapy: Interactive carpets for therapeutic use |
| OhmXBio: High throug-put OMICS solutions |
2018
| Avroxa: the development and production of poly oxazolines for pharmaceutical applications (Ultroxa) |
| RheaVita: the development and production of freeze drying systems for processing (bio-)pharmaceuticals |
| VitroPlena: structural glass solutions |
| D-PAC: Digital Platform for the Assessment of Competences (joint with imec and UAntwerpen) |
| Gulliver: the development of llama nanobodies for researchers in knowledge institutions and companies |
| Sentea: silicium-photonics based glass fiber solutions |
2017
| Shoppervision (Smartivize): mapping out the behavior and attention of consumers in supermarkets by tracking what they look at when strolling through a store |
| BiFAST: high speed I/O chips |
| ML2Grow: artificial intelligence based predictive tools that enhance decision making when optimizing processes and systems |
| Imageens: arterial stiffness measurement through pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurement |
| Advanced Sports Equipment Testing: Testing of composite bike frames and other sports equipment |
| AM Team: consultancy services in CFD modeling of pharmaceutical processes and waste water treatment |
| Aelin Therapeutics: the development of therapeutics against antibiotic-resistant or untreatable diseases |
2016
| Epilog: automatically detect epileptic phenomena in EEG recordings and localize their origin in the patient’s brain |
| MORROW Optics (SIHTO): age-defying eyewear |
| iMPULSE (acquired by Profacts): linking emotions to decisions - knowledge through implicit research |
| INSPECT: advise and testing on natural stone |
| ImplicitMeasures.com: Online assessment tools and marketing research using implicit measures |
| Tengu (Qrama): Automated roll out of open source big data warehouses |
| Indigo Diabetes: Continuous glucose monitoring |
| Aphea.Bio: Plant growth promoting bacteria |
| G2B Consulting: Services in clinical image scoring of osteoarthritis patients based on proprietary methodology |
2015
| Asasense: smart sensor network solutions with a focus on sound and vibration |
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Sanacon: technical and scientific support in the field of concrete |
| The Vigor Unit: R&D and consultancy focused on understanding, predicting and changing people’s behavior at work |
| PXLence: PCR assays for targeted amplification and sequencing of the human exome |
| Imaqua: contract research services to the shrimp aquaculture industry |
| Magnax: axial flux generators for medium scale wind turbines |
| Senso2Me: homecare solution for elderly people through the internet of things |
| Orionis Biosciences: breakthrough precision medicines |
| Elmedix: medical engineering and device development |
| AVGI: optimizing steam cracking and maximize economics for the petrochemical industry |
| MEXCELLENCE: excellence in mastitis management |
| Molecubes: high-end benchtop preclinical imaging |
| Techspert: materials testing lab |
| Pozyx: indoor and outdoor hardware solutions for accurate localization. |
2014
| Luceda: software and services for integrated photonic designers |
| Statter: statistical data analysis |
| Madsis: Materials, Design, Simulations, Software |
| Karybel: electrical expertise & power quality |
| The Forge: helps teams and organizations to analyze how innovative they are and what they can do to improve it |
2013
| Progeno: software for a more cost-effective animal breeding programme as well as a faster genetic progress |
| CoScale (acquired by New Relic): performance monitoring built for web-scale and microservice applications powered by anomaly detection |
| Graphine (acquired by Unity Technologies): development of graphics middleware and tools for real-time 3D visualization and video games |
| Inbiose: specialty carbohydrates |
| Snaptonic: custom-made, low-power connectivity solutions within the Internet of Things |
| Conexus Pharma: innovative drug delivery systems for combination therapy purposes using a hot-melt co-extrusion technology |
| Fertihome/Sonaura: user friendly, tablet based ultrasound imaging system for home monitoring (ultrasound IVF monitoring) |
2012
| Qpinch (formerly Caloritum): industrial energy from waste heat |
| Argus Technologies (acquired by Agidens): web based remote monitoring of alternative energy sources |
| Com & Sens: consultancy services on fiber sensor based monitoring of composite structures |
| Track4C: container tracking based on wireless sensor networks |
| Cacao Lab: creation of innovative chocolate products and processes |
2011
| Mind4Energy: design, monitoring, and maintenance of large solar photo-voltaic installations |
| XRE: hardware manufacturer of high-end X-ray microscopes, with a particular focus on non-destructive 3D and 4D imaging |
| Q-Biologicals (acquired by the Amatsi Group): services in the development and manufacturing of biologicals |
| Innolab: service laboratory in connection with biogas production, purification of waste water and analysis of biomass |
2010
| Ghent Archaeological Team (GATE): archaeological services |
| SDN Square (formerly Candit Media): scalable file based workflow and content delivery solution for the digital media industry |
| Caliopa (acquired by Huawei): development and marketing of high speed fiber optic transceivers |
| SpartaNova: Web based performance improvement and injury prevention prediction platform for athletes |
| Reskin: silicone skin technology |
| Veltion: consultancy in lean manufacturing techniques and industrial process innovation |
2009
| Feops: Guiding structural heart interventions to increase safety and efficacy |
| Gatewing: Unmanned aircraft systems (acquired by Trimble) |
| Fire Engineered Solutions: fire safety consultancy firm that provides ready-made technical solutions |
| eCOAST: environmental service company performing independent marine and maritime research |
2008
| GeoInvent: mobile mapping platforms for road and marine applications (acquired by Sweco) |
| ProDigest: gastrointestinal expertise |
| Phyto-IT: software solutions and consulting services for plant science and agriculture/horticulture |
| XRE (formerly InCT/Inside Matters): 3D X-Ray Microscopy and Octopus Imaging software |
2007
| Biogazelle: next generation diagnostics and therapeutics in the field of oncology and other human diseases |
| Sample Sumo: music technology and interactive media |
2006
| Intrexon Actobiotics (formerly ActoGenix): a novel class of biopharmaceuticals forging a new frontier in cellular therapeutics |
| Trinean: microfluidic spectrophotometry platforms |
2005
| Orotech: pharmaceutical dosage forms for application in veterinary and human medicine |
2004
| MyCartis (formerly Pronota): Biomarker analysis made fast and easy |
| WFRGent: fire tests on construction materials, materials used in transport and materials for the off-shore industry |
2002
| GenOhm: Lab informatics simplified |
2001
| Algonomics (acquired by Lonza): integrated immunogenicity prediction services to support companies in the development of biotherapeutics |
2000
| TiGenix: biopharmaceutical company focused on development of novel therapeutics |
| Demed: technical, engineering & programming support in the domain of clinical research for anesthetic and general drug administration purposes |
| Primoris (formerly FytoLab): food analysis |
| Olfascan (formerly PRG Odournet): solving odour problems - measurements, analyses, modeling, and advice |
| Custodix: securing sensitive data |
| Excentis: testing, consultancy and training for access network technologies |
| MicroBio Tests: detection and quantification of the toxicity of chemicals and/or liquid or solid samples in polluted aquatic and terrestrial environments. |
2000
| Comsof: Innovative Software Development & Consultancy Services |
| CropDesign (acquired by BASF Plant Science): phenotyping of various plant species |
| Jabbla: voice technology |
| Devgen (acquired by Syngenta): crop protection |
| Möbius: business consulting |
| ARCHE (formerly EURAS): risk assessments for inorganic substances (metals, alloys, slags) and for flame retardants or other organic chemicals. |
| Avecom: steering and optimizing microbial processes with the focus on customer's needs |
| TerraCottem: soil condition technology |
| Alphabit (acquired by Keysight): electro magnetic simulation software for electronics and antenna analysis |
| EPAS (acquired bij Seureca Veolia): eco process assistance |
| Organic Waste Systems: anaerobic digestion plants, biodegradability and compostability testing, waste management consultancy |
| PeptiSyntha (acquired by Corden Pharma): manufacturing and supply of cGMP peptide APIs for pharmaceutical and biotech companies |
| Inverto: development of lighting solutions, wireless and green power conversion, switched reluctance technology |
| Dekimo: electronic services |
| Research Institute for Chromotography: development and promotion of chromatographic and mass spectrometric knowledge and know-how |
| Innogenetics (acquired by Fujirebio): diagnostic products to improve therapy management and patient health |
| Biotim (acquired by Waterleau): wastewater treatment technology |
| Plant Genetic Systems (acquired by Bayer): genetic engineering of plants |
| DISC (acquired by Eskographics): prepress software for the label and packaging market |
| Quality Control: audits, auto-inspection, inspection and sample surveys for the food industry |