Due to their innovative potential, biotech start-ups contribute significantly to health, sustainability and economic strength in our region. Nevertheless, many founders face a variety of challenges that are difficult to overcome on their own. A functioning network is crucial for the successful establishment of a biotech start-up that also benefits society.

Consequently, with this workshop MedLife aims to connect stakeholders from the biotechnology and start-up ecosystem to discuss threats and opportunities of successfully developing bio-inspired business models.

This event will:

Highlight the biotech potential for society – Insights into current developments and exciting projects Introduce promising biotech start-ups and supporters Be an excellent opportunity to get in touch with the ecosystem, to exchange ideas, challenges, and solutions

Inputs:

NRW Biotech – today and tomorrow – Nils Schrader │ Bio.NRW Introduction of Material Labs Incubator – Maximilian Ruschmeier ǀ Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen How and where do biotech founders find (lab)space? – Dirk Pfeifferling ǀ its Baesweiler & Frank Leisten ǀ AGIT mbH Lessons learned on the path to a successful biotech/medtech start-up – Artur Janiszek │ elevate.tech GmbH From Idea to Products and Applications – Stefan Verseck ǀ Lehrstuhl für Biotechnologie, RWTH Aachen

Program: WS BioTech – What’s happening in the region?

If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please register until November 9, 12 pm.

Target Audience: Biotech related stakeholders, in particular students and researchers interested in starting a business, entrepreneurs and supporters

Location Collective Incubator, Jülicher Straße 209, 52070 Aachen

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