Walking around with an idea, innovation, or research result that could create value for society, businesses, or policy? Tell us about your idea and get started!
We can help you transform ideas into opportunities and realise actual impact. What we do:
Help you in your idea to impact path
Find funding for impact
Support in collaboration with external partners
Help you in communication and dissemination
Support in starting your own company
What is impact?
Impact is about connecting your research with the world beyond academia. Turning your research into real-world change. Imagine a study on climate patterns not just sitting in a journal, but guiding local farmers to adapt their crops. That is what we are talking about. By connecting your work to society, you motivate action that benefits communities, policies, and industries.
How to start
How can you inspire change with your research? Start by identifying problems your findings solve, for example using data on mental health to shape workplace wellness programs. Share stories of your work's potential through talks, collaborations, or open-access tools. Learn how small steps can lead to big ripples. This approach empowers you to drive tangible outcomes, from policy shifts to innovative products, proving your research matters now.
Researchers can create impact in many ways:
- Education
- Co-creation with societal partners
- Consultancy
- Collaborative research
- Patents and licenses
- Spin-offs and start-ups
- Sharing knowledge widely (communication)
Funding for impact
To bring innovative ideas into society, funding is essential. VU IXA-GO helps you find suitable national and European funding and guides you through the application process.
Collaboration as a key to impact VU IXA-GO can also assist you with:
- Finding the right partners,
- Advising on collaboration formats and contracts
- Supporting negotiations and legal agreements
Start creating impact today
Do you want to advance your research and generate impact? Contact VU IXA-GO. We provide tailored advice, guidance, and connect you with the right (societal) partners. Together, we turn your idea into real, valuable impact.
