Beyond research.
We’re on a mission to help researchers go beyond academia—valorising knowledge, driving innovation, and creating real-world change across Europe.
Follow us on our mission!
Be the first to hear about opportunities, events, and insights on turning research into real-world ventures.
For researchers
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For researchers -
Decide with confidence.
Act with impact.
Whether you're launching into entrepreneurship or intrapreneurship, we help you take off.
You’re built to challenge the status quo. You know it's not only about A+ publications, it's about applying your talent—we get it. Heirloom Labs gives you the tools, network, and support to explore and create your own path beyond academia.
OUR SERVICES FOR RESEARCHERS
MASTER
CLASSES
YOUR COMPASS TO FIND
YOUR BEST NEXT MOVE.
MATCH
MAKING
THE RIGHT PEOPLE,
THE RIGHT OPPORTUNITIES.
RESEARCHER
EVENTS
MEET THE RIGHT CROWD,
FROM ACROSS EUROPE.
EXPERT
ADVICE
INDIVIDUAL GUIDANCE.
NO NONSENSE.
For businesses
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For businesses -
Your innovation challenge?
We connect you with the right researchers.
Looking for smart solutions and cutting-edge innovation? Heirloom Labs connects industry and investors with Europe’s most entrepreneurial researchers. Thinkers who don’t just analyse but build, innovate, and solve real-world challenges. The most entrepreneurial researchers in Europe are part of our community.
OUR SERVICES FOR BUSINESSES
TALENT
ACCESS
WE HELP FIND THE RIGHT RESEARCHER
TALENT FOR YOUR COMPANY
INVESTMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
WE HELP YOU FIND THE RIGHT STARTUP/SPIN-OFF TO (CO)INVEST IN
IMPACT
EVENTS
WE HELP YOU ORGANISE EVENTS TO CONNECT WITH TOP RESEARXH TALENT
For academia
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For academia -
Supporting universities and research institutes in valorisation
Heirloom Labs partner with universities to guide PhDs and postdocs toward entrepreneurial pathways, ensuring research turns into real-world ventures and talent finds the right place to thrive.
OUR SERVICES FOR ACADEMIA
FUTURE-READY
PROGRAMS
HELPING UNIVERSITIES BUILD PROGRAMS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL PHDS
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER
EMPOWERING UNIVERSITIES TO
DRIVE INNOVATION
EUROPEAN COMMUNITY
A NETWORK OF ENTREPRENEURIAL-MINDED UNIVERSITIES ACROSS EUROPE
STRATEGIC GUIDANCE
EXPERT ADVICE ON FOSTERING AN ENTREPRENEURIAL CULTURE
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Why Heirloom Labs
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Why Heirloom Labs -
The problem isn’t a lack of talent—it’s a lack of application.
Too many great ideas and research efforts never see the light. Too many brilliant minds stay stuck—not because they lack skills, but because they don’t know how to translate their expertise into real-world opportunities. Across Europe, a lack of valorisation means valuable research remains untapped.
That’s why we created Heirloom Labs.
We help researchers take the next step. By providing a compass, connections, and confidence, we make sure entrepreneurial researchers don’t just have ideas—they can make things happen.
Our approach: The 3 Cs
Compass – Explore what’s possible.
Connections – Meet the right people.
Confidence – Take action with clarity.
Get in touch.
Our network is built on collaboration. The more we understand each other’s strengths, the better we can support PhDs on their journey. Let’s start the conversation!