On 21 and 22 March 2024, the two-day SuperNova technology conference brought together entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation enthusiasts at Waagnatie in Antwerp. As a proud partner of SuperNova, the University of Antwerp was represented alongside its dynamic spin-off community
Spotlight on the University of Antwerp spin-off community
With our 'University of Antwerp spin-off community' booth, we featured thirteen UAntwerp spin-offs, each showcasing their innovations: A-membranes, Aloxy, CrowdScan, D-CRBN, DT Valley, icometrix, ImmuneWatch, Innocens , LinkedCar, NSX - Normalized Systems, Oxylum, Oxypoint en TalentLogiQs.
In addition, open innovation hub for sustainable chemistry BlueApp and Science Park UAntwerp were also represented as this booth.
Antwerp: a thriving Innovation Powerhouse
Furthermore, the University of Antwerp was present at the 'Antwerp - Innovation Powerhouse' booth, showcasing our three valorisation domains, open innovation hubs, and engagement in the local ecosystem.
Interactive sofasessions
SuperNova is more than just an exhibition, it is a platform for knowledge exchange. During two interactive sofa sessions, academic experts, spin-off founders, and business leaders shared their insights on entrepreneurship and business growth:
- The Entrepreneurial University of Antwerp: catalyst for commerce and investor collaboration - Featuring Vice-Rector Prof. dr. Steven Van Passel, Prof. dr. Annemie Bogaerts, dr. Jurgen Joossens, dr. Dirk Lanens and Vice-Rector Maarten Weyn (moderator)
- Academic spin-off stories: start-up strategies and growing your business - Featuring dr. Bert De Mot (CEO Oxylum), Prof. dr. David Van Laere (CEO Innocens) and dr. Lars Costers (Director of Clinical Applications at icometrix).
Investor Pitches
Two UAntwerp spin-offs, D-CRBN and Innocens, were selected to present their innovations during the Investor Pitches. This exclusive opportunity allowed them to showcase their technologies to an audience of national and international investors.
In 2024, SuperNova officialy took place under the name ‘FTI SuperNova’. This was due to its organisation as part of the ‘Flanders Technology and Innovation (FTI)’ initiative, which hosted tech events across Flanders.