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University Venture Capital as a Driver of Europe’s Growth and Resilience

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- University Venture Capital (UVC) are set up to bridge the funding gap for university spin-offs, targeting deep tech sectors. They contribute to fortify the regional entrepreneurial ecosystem - UVCs pursue dual objectives: financial sustainability and societal impact aligned with university missions - UVC in Europe has been steady increasing over the past decade. - UVCs can be grouped into four main archetypes (Anchor, Sleeping Giant, Foundational and Catalyst), according to their governance models, maturity levels, and role within their local innovation ecosystems - EU policy can accelerate the promotion of UVC through capacity-building, co-investment schemes and alignment with broader R&I instruments (e.g., EIC Fund, Lab-to-Unicorn initiative)

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  • Crispeels Thomas & De Buyser Emiel & Gavigan James & Compano Ramon, 2026. "University Venture Capital as a Driver of Europe’s Growth and Resilience," JRC Research Reports JRC145719, Joint Research Centre.
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    1. Nina Magomedova & Nuria Villaescusa & Alba Manresa, 2023. "Exploring the landscape of University-affiliated venture funds: an archetype approach," Venture Capital, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 25(3), pages 317-349, July.
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