noun
university spin-off; university-launched startup
Refers to a business venture that originates from university research, technology, or personnel. Common in business and academic contexts.
この大学発ベンチャーは、AI技術を活用した新サービスを提供している。
This university spin-off provides a new service using AI technology.
大学発ベンチャーの数が増えている。
The number of university-launched startups is increasing.
A startup company, often technology-oriented, but without the explicit university origin.
Compound of 大学 (university) + 発 (originating from) + ベンチャー (venture). The term became common in Japan from the late 1990s as universities encouraged commercialization of research.