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ScoutinScience Raises Nearly €1 Million to Accelerate European Expansion and R&D

donderdag, 26 juni 2025
ScoutinScience, a company dedicated to enhancing the societal and economic impact of science, has
raised nearly €1 million in a new growth funding round. The capital will be used to expand across
universities and knowledge institutions throughout Europe and to further develop data-driven
metrics for societal impact.

This funding round includes continued support from initial investor 819 Capital, as well as

participation from several new angel investors with deep expertise in artificial intelligence, academic

research commercialisation, and corporate R&D.


““This round reflects the increasing demand from universities and public research institutions to unlock
the value of their scientific output in a strategic, data-driven way,” said Gilles Meijer, CEO of
ScoutinScience. “We’re excited to scale our reach and deepen the insights we provide around real-world
impact.””
Gilles Meijer
CEO


Founded in 2020, ScoutinScience collaborates with universities, Technology Transfer Offices (TTOs),

governmental institutions, and corporate innovation teams. The company combines AI technology,

expert services, and ecosystem strategy to help clients identify promising research, connect it with

industry and funding, and guide decision-making around impact.


ScoutinScience’s work has been recognised twice by the European Commission as a best practice in

research valorisation, a testament to its innovative approach and growing relevance in European

research policy. The company is currently active across Germany, Austria, Ireland, and the

Netherlands, and collaborates in international consortia with over 10 partners across Europe.


The newly raised funds will support:


About ScoutinScience

ScoutinScience helps universities, TTOs, governments, and corporations turn research into real-world

results. By combining advanced analytics, custom services, and ecosystem partnerships, we support

the full innovation lifecycle - from discovery and scouting to strategic funding and societal impact. Our

mission: double global technology transfer by 2050.


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