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The event finished on 19/11/2011
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25 - 27 September 2012
2nd Biotech Start up Challenge
Biotech Start up Challenge, organized for the first time in Italy last year, is back at Biotech 2011, to identify top technologies, products, services start up. Start-ups need introductions to the right partners and investors who can accelerate their revenue opportunities, competitive position and market awareness.
The 2nd Biotech Start up Challenge, organized in cooperation with AIFI-Italian Association of Private Equity and Venture Capital and PLG Italy - Pharma Licensing Group Italy, is a terrific chance for 10 start-ups to get independent validation by unbiased experts who know their market sector.
Competition rules
Through 6 minutes presentation slots, plus 3 Q&A minutes, start ups will have the opportunity to capture the attention of investors, entrepreneurs and members of the innovation system.
Presentations will be evaluated and voted by a panel of judges (venture capitalists, biotech companies executives, licensing managers and intellectual property attorneys) which will score companies as they pitch to an audience of investors, entrepreneurs, technology executives and members of the media.
Biotech Start Up Challenge Chairman
Lorenzo Pradella |
(Zambon Group) |
Biotech Start Up Challenge Jury:
Margaret Beer |
(Merck Sharp & Dohme) |
Germano Carganico |
(Molmed) |
Lorenzo Franchini |
(Italian Angels for Growth) |
Antonio Irione |
(Ernst & Young) |
Ennio Marinich |
(Marinich SAS) |
Ennio Ongini |
(Nicox) |
Nicola Redi |
(TTVenture) |
Leonardo Vingiani |
(Assobiotec) |
Final prize
Each startup will receive invaluable feedback from the judges on the various elements of their business across a variety of metrics including business viability, business model, product execution, go-to-market execution, team, and funding status. Along with immediate feedback from the judges, the winner will be offered a chance to participate for free in the 2012 edition of Biotech.
Eligibility Requirements
Biotech Start Up Challenge welcomes applications from any startup that meets these simple eligibility requirements
- being a not older than 3 years company
- developing innovative products/services in red/green/white biotech
- having less than 15 employees
To apply, please contact:
