GAAS is
A not-for-profit professional association
GAAS builds capacity, frameworks, professional networks and pathways connecting supervised academic projects with applied research, innovation and impact.
Independent ecosystem relationship
GAAS and StartupDen have distinct roles in the research-to-impact journey
GAAS is a not-for-profit professional association. StartupDen Ltd is an independent ecosystem partner that may support selected projects where appropriate.
GAAS is not
An incubator or commercial company
GAAS is not an incubator. GAAS is not a commercial company. GAAS does not replace universities, research offices, technology transfer offices or institutional innovation systems.
StartupDen Ltd
Independent support for selected commercialisation pathways
Where a promising project demonstrates readiness and suitability, it may be referred to the independent StartupDen ecosystem, subject to institutional approval and stakeholder agreement.
Prototype Development
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
MVP Development
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Startup Incubation
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Manufacturing Partnerships
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Industry Partnerships
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Market Validation
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Commercialisation
Potential support for selected, appropriate projects only.
Participation in GAAS does not automatically create a StartupDen project, commercial arrangement or incubation pathway. Both organisations preserve their independence.
Engage with GAAS
Discuss appropriate pathways for selected projects.
Connect with GAAS through membership, institutional partnership and global collaboration.