Academia and start-ups: Nurturing spin-offs for long-term success

Spin-offs play a crucial role in translating academic research into real-world solutions, but their success in fulfilling their mission depends on more than just great science. How can academic institutions and tech transfer offices provide the right support to ensure the long-term growth of their spin-offs? What common hurdles do spin-offs face, and how can they be addressed? What are the key ingredients to a synergetic relationship between academia and spin-off? How could incubation and funding models adapt to better serve emerging MedTech and digital health companies?