Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aydoğdu

In a 24-year academic career Prof. Dr. Nilüfer Aydoğdu ran more than 60 research projects and is co-founder of two biotechnology startups born out of university research. She also makes angel investments in early-stage health startups.

Mentoring in deep tech

She knows the move from lab to commercialisation is long, regulated and capital-intensive. She works with founders on clinical validation, licensing, patent strategy and the academic-commercial partnership model.

Topics

• From research to product: technology readiness level (TRL)
• Patent and licensing strategy
• The mix of grants, projects and early-stage funding
• Clinical and regulatory processes

The information given is general in nature and is not medical advice.

Role at Çimlen

She takes part in panel evaluation of health and biotechnology applications and connects the relevant startups with university laboratories. Before sessions a one-page agenda is requested and afterwards the actions are shared in writing; to meet, use the mentor meeting request form.