Bridging the Valley of Death: How BEAGLE Helps Research Find Its Market
Too many promising research results never reach the market. The technology works, the need is real, but the path from lab to commercial application collapses somewhere in between. This gap, widely known as the “valley of death”, is one of the most persistent structural failures in European innovation ecosystems.
Enhancing Collaboration Readiness for Effective Academia–Industry Matching
University West contributes to BEAGLE by developing a framework for assessing
collaboration readiness—the extent to which organizations are prepared to engage in
effective academia–industry partnerships. Using BEAGLE’s VFS data, HV identifies key
readiness dimensions such as strategic alignment, resources, governance,
communication, and innovation orientation.
Leading Mixed Teams to Enable Co‑Creation and Innovation
BEAGLE proposes an innovative methodology for value creation from the uptake of the research results applying the Blue Ocean Strategy (BOS). This ambition is materialised through a co‑creation experiment addressing 12 promising market niches. Within this framework, CTAG plays a central role by leading the Mixed Teams (MTs) that drive collaboration, coordination, and results generation.
The BEAGLE Project Through an Industry Expert’s Perspective
The BEAGLE project is designed as an innovation funnel that connects industry needs with research capacities and gradually narrows a broad range of ideas into implementable projects. The expected outcome is approximately 40 project proposals, from which 20 final innovation projects with action plans will be selected.
Finalising the BEAGLE Matching Phase
The BEAGLE is entering a decisive phase. Our Mixed Teams expert committee
is now finalising the evaluations of the current matching stage, a crucial step in
shaping the future collaborations that will drive innovation across industry and
academia.
Where Tradition Meets Innovation: Consortium Meeting in Pilsen
On 5–6 February 2026, the BEAGLE consortium gathered in Pilsen, Czech Republic, hosted by the University of West Bohemia. As we enter the final year of the project, the meeting was a key opportunity to review our progress, assess our work across various packages, and sharpen our focus on the next steps.
Fostering Academia-Industry Collaboration in Czech Republic
On May 23, 2025, in Přerov, Czech Republic, the National Competence Centre for Polymer Materials and Technologies for the 21st Century (PolyEnvi21) held a consortium meeting, focusing on project progress and dissemination. During the event, the Association of the Chemical Industry of the Czech Republic (SCHP), a partner in the BEAGLE project, presented BEAGLE’s cooperation opportunities.
Pint of Science 2025: BEAGLE Project Connects with Public
Pint of Science 2025, the popular science outreach festival that brings research to the relaxed setting of bars, took place on May 19, 20, and 21 in Reus and Tarragona. This year’s event provided a unique platform for knowledge exchange, connecting the research community with the general public.
BEAGLE Open Call #2: Empowering Academia Innovators to Shape Future Industries
BEAGLE, an EU-funded project harnessing the Blue Ocean Strategy to transform research results into market innovation, announces the launch of Open Call #2. This initiative invites researchers, academics, and technology center experts to drive the development of innovative solutions for industry demands identified in BEAGLE’s successful Open Call #1.
Shape the Future of Innovation : BEAGLE Open Call #1 for Industry Makers
BEAGLE, an EU-funded project applying the Blue Ocean Strategy to research results, is now launching Open Call #1. This is a unique chance for industry makers to identify new business opportunities in untapped markets.