How Intellectual Property can fuel your growth

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How Intellectual Property can fuel your growth

Following a collaboration between BDO and SPF Economy, the "Practical Guide to valorise Intellectual Property with the goal to raise funds" has been published and is available to download.

This comprehensive guide on IP valorisation represents a successful cross-service collaboration between our Tax & Legal experts Ariane Germay and Luc Pirard and Deal & Valuation specialist Etienne Archambeau. Their combined expertise has produced a valuable resource for Belgian businesses seeking to leverage their intellectual property for financing opportunities.

The guide addresses a significant challenge in the Belgian market, illustrating how IP assets represent an increasing portion of company value (> 60% for Belgium's 15 largest companies), although many businesses fail to effectively monetise these assets.

The untapped potential of your IP portfolio

BDO experts Ariane Germay, Luc Pirard and Etienne Archambeau collaborated with SPF Economy to create the "Practical Guide to valorize Intellectual Property with the goal to raise funds."

This comprehensive resource reveals 4 powerful approaches to transform your IP into financial opportunities:

Access government support through IP and R&D subsidies available at EU, federal, and regional levels
Optimise your tax position with incentives like the 85% deduction for innovation income or the 80% exemption from withholding tax for researchers
Secure financing by using your IP as collateral for loans or to attract equity investors
Generate direct income through licensing, assignments, or strategic cooperation agreements

A broader view of IP value

The guide walks you through practical scenarios where businesses have transformed their intellectual assets into growth capital. You'll discover how:

A pharmaceutical startup secured bridge financing using their patent portfolio as collateral
A software company created recurring revenue through strategic licensing agreements
A manufacturing business attracted investors by demonstrating the strength of their IP portfolio

Whether you're looking to fund your next growth phase, optimise your tax position, or create new revenue streams, understanding how to valorise your IP assets gives you an edge in today's knowledge economy.

The recommendations are tailored specifically for the Belgian market, with clear guidance on navigating regional subsidies, national tax incentives, and local financing opportunities.