As part of its mission to enhance research excellence and innovation in Europe’s peripheral regions, the EXPER project took a significant step forward with a coordination meeting on Task 6.3: Feasibility Studies and Partnership Agreement for the Establishment of Spin-Off Supporting Offices. The meeting, held on 18 March 2025, brought together key stakeholders to assess the administrative, legal, and economic conditions required to create lasting infrastructures for fostering university spin-offs.
Led by the Sociedad de Promoción Económica de Gran Canaria (SPEGC), the session gathered representatives from ATRINEO and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), including:
- Carlos Díaz SantaMaría, SPEGC representative
- Néstor Rodríguez, ATRINEO representative
- Sebastián López, Vice-Rector for Research, Transfer, and Entrepreneurship, ULPGC
- Laura Gaspar and Tanausú Dávila, EXPER project managers
The discussions built upon collaborative work carried out in WP3, WP4, and WP5 of the EXPER project, integrating best practices identified under WP1. The participants explored strategic cooperation opportunities with local innovation ecosystems, including chambers of commerce, science parks, and regional authorities, to establish dedicated spin-off support offices.
The initiative aligns with the broader goals of EXPER—Excellent Peripheries for a Strong European Research Area—which seeks to bridge the gap between research and economic impact by strengthening innovation ecosystems in regions that are often overlooked. By developing structured support for spin-offs, the project aims to turn groundbreaking research into sustainable businesses, boosting regional competitiveness and talent retention.
As the project finalises, further feasibility studies and partnership agreements will be developed to ensure that these support offices become a lasting legacy of EXPER’s commitment to empowering innovation in Europe’s peripheral regions.
