WILLY DILLEN
FRUIT VARIETIES AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
As a freelance adviser I specialize in three domains:
new fruit varieties
crop biotechnology
in vitro propagation of crops
I operate at the interface between science, business and legal. Bringing these spheres of interest together to advance projects and companies is what drives me. I build on my ongoing experience in different countries, companies and sectors to deliver to my customers. In return, I welcome and appreciate the new insights they teach me along the road.
Born in Belgium, Willy studied agronomy and holds a PhD in Biotechnology and an MBA.
Willy lived and worked abroad for many years.
Recent projects he has been involved in:
- market introduction of several novel fruit varieties
- start-up and management of a fruit variety development company
- utility patents on agricultural inventions for SMEs
- technical expert in litigation procedures
- business plan for a start-up company in new breeding techniques
- development of a novel high acreage crop variety for a biotechnology institute
- market study for a start-up company in biological control
- project reviewer for several research funding bodies, including universities, local actors and the EU Horizon program
- business and technical support for in vitro propagation companies across the globe
- member of the Board of Appeal of the CPVO