Equity Thursday x Obuda Uni Venture Capital – Cooperation between universities and venture capital
How can academic research and venture capital work hand in hand to build Hungary’s next generation of startups? The cooperation between universities and investors is essential to unlocking the innovation potential of the country – yet it still faces structural, cultural, and strategic challenges.
At this Equity Thursday, we will explore:
How university IP utilisation has developed in recent years.
How universities can best support spin-offs on their growth journey.
What makes a university project attractive to venture capital investors.
How to make IP accessible and compelling for market players.
Lessons from real cases of collaboration between founders, universities, and VCs.
Programme
🌍 Online keynote: Fabio Bianco, MD of Bio4Dreams (Italy) – an incubator and investor in early-stage R&D tech companies, providing personalised incubation to turn academic research into businesses.
💬 Panel discussion: Plans and policies in engaging with venture capital – what lies ahead for university startups?
Dr. János Levendovszky – Vice-Rector, Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME)
Dr. Péter Galambos – Vice-Rector for Innovation, Óbuda University, Director of the Antal Bejczy Center for Intelligent Robotics, Chairman of OUVC
Dr. Andrea Fekete – CEO, Sigma Drug Research
Nimród Ludescher – Founder & CEO, BDN Automotive
Moderator: Imre Hild, CEO, Obud Uni Venture
🎤 The panel will address practical and strategic questions, such as:
How universities can better nurture spin-off projects.
How investors see university-originated projects, and which VCs are the right fit.
How IP created at universities can be made attractive and accessible for commercial use.
Real experiences and lessons learned from entrepreneurs working with multiple universities.
Networking
After the discussion, join us for networking with peers, investors, and academic leaders over drinks!
Students may use the coupon STUDENT at checkout for free admission.
Date: September 16, 2025 at 06:00 P.M.
Venue: Brody House, Budapest, Bródy Sándor u. 10, 1088