Edwin Zimmermann

Background

About Edwin Zimmermann

Edwin holds a master’s degree as Commercial Engineer from KU Leuven. Between 1998 and 2002, Edwin worked at INCENTIM/KU Leuven on a number of research projects in the field of science, technology and innovation policy as well as more applied projects for KU Leuven spin-off companies. In 2019, he rejoined KU Leuven, developing a number of strategy case-studies that focus on pivotal moments in the lifespan of a number of Belgian multinational companies. At KU Leuven and Flanders Business School he participates and (co-)leads various applied research projects that focus on strategy development, innovation and fostering entrepreneurship in various sectors. Between 2002 and 2018, Edwin worked at the spin-off unit of LRD, KU Leuven's technology transfer office, and as Senior Investment Manager at two venture capital funds and a global impact investment firm. He served on the Board of Directors of 10+ companies across different industries and actively supported the start-up and growth of 30+ start-up and scale-up companies. He is particularly interested in high-tech entrepreneurship, innovation and strategy.