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DTU Biosustain at the Technical University of Denmark used FirstIgnite to strengthen engagement between its research teams and industry partners. By leveraging AI-driven marketing campaigns and outreach tools, DTU Biosustain identified aligned companies, initiated multiple discussions per month, and advanced opportunities for licensing/collaborations across its technology portfolio.

Challenges

DTU Biosustain sought to increase the visibility of its diverse technologies for licensing and expand collaboration. However, identifying the right organizations and maintaining consistent engagement required significant time and manual effort. Without a streamlined process, efficiently connecting with companies interested in specific technologies was difficult to sustain at scale.

Solutions

Using FirstIgnite’s AI platform, DTU Biosustain launched targeted campaigns that rapidly connected its technologies with relevant companies for licensing/collaborations, streamlining outreach and enabling focus on both existing and new high-potential partners.

Outcomes

Accelerated Industry Engagement

DTU Biosustain established an average of one to two new discussions per technology each month, significantly increasing outreach efficiency and expanding its partner pipeline.

Ongoing Collaboration Opportunities

Through FirstIgnite’s campaigns, DTU Biosustain now maintains five active discussions with companies, several of which are progressing toward license deals and collaboration opportunities.

Efficient Communication at Scale

The AI-driven tools allowed DTU Biosustain to quickly connect with organizations interested in its research and technologies, saving time and effort across teams while enhancing communication with industry.

Key metrics

5

Active discussions

initiated through FirstIgnite’s AI-driven campaigns, with several continuing toward marketing, licensing and collaboration opportunities, demonstrating sustained industry engagement and the platform’s ability to strengthen long-term connections.

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