Frequently Asked Questions

Where does ValDeal search for new projects?

ValDeal has strong relations with the Hungarian and Central European Universities and research organizations. The inventions born in the public research organizations will be transferred to ValDeal in the early stage of development.

What methodology is applied by ValDeal for the screening of the projects?

ValDeal has adapted American and German know-how to elaborate its own methodology to evaluate inventions. The incoming inventions are examined by the QuickLook Report™ that aims to provide a brief market evaluation and the value of a technology.

What is the opinion of inventors and partners on ValDeal?

ValDeal has exploited 600 projects between 2007 and 2010 of which 10% was found to be marketable.

Does ValDeal work only with Hungarian projects?

First of all ValDeal is affiliated with Hungarian inventors, but thanks to its international professional connections, ValDeal is capable of project collection, evaluation and development from other parts of the Central European region, too.

What are the main specification fields of ValDeal?

ValDeal does not exclude any professional fields in its innovation management activities.

Does ValDeal elaborate the due diligence of projects as well?

Yes, ValDeal examines the technology and company during the due diligence that allows investors to get a sight into the technology and the company’s actual state, results and possibilities.

What kinds of projects are offered by ValDeal?

ValDeal offers inventions, technologies and rights for investors for utilization or purchase. The investment opportunities available right now.

Is it enough to have a prototype or ValDeal deals with marketed products?

ValDeal deals with scientific projects that have already over the proof of concept phase (the features of the idea are already proven).

What is the business model of ValDeal?

ValDeal Innovations Zrt. is a for-profit company and offers its services for fee. Meanwhile the processing of newly arrived inventions is not subject to charges.

Who has taken part of ValDeal’s innovation management services?

The project owners’ opinion on ValDeal’s services in terms of development and commercialization of inventions:

What are the concrete steps of international commercialization?

During the international commercialization, ValDeal aims to find the appropriate investors and licensors.