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It’s Friday, and while we all love that end-of-the-week feeling, there’s no better time to look ahead and dive into some real insights before the weekend kicks in. At the upcoming 0100 Conference Mediterranean, we’re bringing top investors and industry leaders to discuss how Mediterranean countries can leverage their strong academic and research institutions to create a thriving deeptech ecosystem: the Deeptech VC Investmentents panel.  🌍 Should investors play it safe with AI or take bigger risks with quantum computing and synthetic biology? 🤖🧬 How do government grants and complex biotech patents impact investment decisions? 📜 What’s the feasibility of IPOs for deeptech startups? 🚀 🌟 Meet the experts sharing their insights: Maria Cristina Odasso, Head of Business Analysis at LIFTT Stephan Wirries, Partner at Ventech Alexander Vaselek, CEO at CIMEDO GmbH Dr. Moritz Belling, Principal at Earlybird Venture Capital 🎤 Moderated by Rocio Pillado, Partner at Adara Ventures Don’t miss this chance to learn from the best and get a front-row seat to the future of deeptech investments. 📅 Join us from October 28-30, 2024, in Milan. This is your opportunity to connect with 500+ industry experts and uncover the next big trends in venture capital. –– #Deeptech #VCInvesting #Networking

Central to the growth of life-saving ideas are the biotech start-ups that nurture and support them. Startups are at their best when they have tools and infrastructure needed to develop the science and produce the technologies of the future.   Learn how California Life Sciences (CLS) is giving emerging companies what they need to grow. Download the Resource Guide: https://lnkd.in/gbgc9g6E

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I was invited to speak today as #keynote panelist at Future Labs Live Basel and share my thoughts as #investor on ‚„How do we create a synergised lab community at the forefront of science, innovation and digital technology?“ my fellow panelists included Vincent R. (moderator, CSEM )(euRobotics aisbl) Zisis Kozlakidis (World Health Organization) Dr. Bernd Liepert and Thomas Bauernhansl (Technologiemanagement am Fraunhofer IPT). What did I share with panel and audience: 1) collaboration and multidisciplinary approach is key to realize innovative idea 2) academia to provide holistic training to scientists to become entrepreneurs, taking the risk founding a start up 3) public-private partnership and funding is key to finance basic research and support spin-off from university to generate first data to enable financing round with private investors 4) European investors are rather risk averse which on one hand leads to good investment and higher return of investment than other territories investors but this means huge challenge for European start ups to access financing 5) need for collaboration between industry and regulators to develop pragmatic legislation while ensuring patients safety at highest priority to also support innovation and not unrealistic burden for start ups 6) increase cooperation between big corporates and start ups to accelerate innovation and time to market 7) encourage people, especially those with Know-how in the field to consider also direct investment where they can also support start ups with Know-how 8) and finally what is in my heart to increase significantly the number of women in venture capital firms as well as private investors to change current situation where female founders hardly get financing from investors We need diversity in all aspects to solve the today and tomorrow problems Thanks very much to Ellie Whitehead for organizing this very interesting event and Vincent R. for excellent moderation and my fellow panelists for stimulating discussions #start-ups #innovation #collaboration #meaningful investment #multi-disciplinary #female founders #public-private partnership #Innosuisse #sustanability

𝗟𝗲𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿! 🚀 The “Innovationsagenda 2030” published by the Startup-Verband not only shows what the German start-up ecosystem is already achieving, but also what is still missing and what is needed by 2030 for Germany to further expand its innovative strength and secure future prosperity. 💡 The importance of the expansion of #innovation transfer has made it into the top 10. There should be more incentives for spin-offs from #research and #science. Here is the original post: https://lnkd.in/dh3TUwAn At Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH and our MAX!mize incubator for Max Planck start-ups, we are proud to already be contributing significantly to #TechnologyTransfer. Through our commitment, we help to transform groundbreaking research into marketable products - and thus strengthen Germany's innovative power. But we can only do this with you! Let's drive innovation forward together! #Apply today for Batch #5 of our MAX!mize incubation program. 🧡 🔗 Link in the comments. #maximizeincubator is the official start-up incubation program for the Max Planck Society by Max-Planck-Innovation GmbH.

🚀 Exciting News! We're thrilled to launch Nordic Science Investments, a VC fund aiming to propel research-based deep tech across the Nordics. Our mission: transform unseen scientific discoveries into future breakthroughs through partnerships with founders and universities.   🎉 First Closing Achieved! Our team, composed of experienced professionals from the academic and investment world, has successfully completed the first closing of our first €60M fund. This milestone marks the beginning of our journey to back university spinouts, with our first investments already underway.   🌐 Bridging the Gap With our tech transfer expertise, we're set to fast-track spinout creation in the Nordics, collaborating already with several Finnish universities. We address commercialisation gaps in the spinout formation process, aiming to boost spinout generation in local ecosystems.   💡 A Vote of Confidence Heartfelt thanks to our investors, entrepreneurs, and advisors for their trust and support. Your encouragement is essential for driving our impact.   NSI founding team Alexandra Gylfe PhD MBA, Anssi Uimonen, Matti Hautsalo and Jari Strandman   #venturecapital #deeptech #innovation #techtransfer #spinout #science

This week is the last to apply for the #EmpowomenAccelerator, a program offering 6 months of intensive support dedicated to #WomenEntrepreneurs specialising in #DeepTech to boost their business and increase investment potential. The program is divided into 2 phases, In the first 3 months you will be working with the Startup Wise Guys (SWG) on the first phase: Building and growing your #DeepTech business. For the last 3 months you will be working with Business Angels Europe (BAE) on the second phase: Ensure your DeepTech business is ready for #investment. Take advantage of this #opportunity to #boost your business and attract more investments. Parc Científic de Barcelona Parc de Recerca UAB Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC) Biocat, BioRegion of Catalonia #WomenLeadership

🚀 Reflecting on an Incredible Year at Argento Labs! 🌟 What an eventful year it has been! Amidst the highs and challenges, our journey at Argento Labs has been truly remarkable. As we bid adieu to 2023, it's time to highlight the milestones that have shaped our growth and progress: 💠 Strategic MOUs: Partnering with The Next 150, a pioneering carbon removal venture developer in Switzerland, has been a game-changer. Their commitment to sustainability aligns perfectly with our mission to enhance climate solutions in emerging economies. 💠 Venturing into Southeast Asia: Moving from lab scale to pilot/commercial scale through our project LOI signing with ScaleUp Bio is an exciting leap forward, allowing us to make tangible impacts in a crucial region. 🧗♀️ 💠 Accelerator Success: Being part of the prestigious Startupbootcamp Accelerator and completing the Plug and Play Tech Center New Materials & Packing Accelerator has been an honor. The mentorship, resources, and connections gained have propelled us significantly! 🏌♂️ 💠 Carbon13 x Barclays Eagle Labs: Joining the latest cohort of the Carbon13 accelerator underscores our commitment to innovation and sustainability. 💡 💠 Seed Round Milestone: And last but not least receiving a term sheet offer from a European family office, for the entire amount needed for our seed round raise. 🎊 None of these accomplishments would have been possible without the dedication of our incredible team, the unwavering support of our partners, and the trust of our clients and stakeholders. 🤝 As we stride into 2024, we're poised and invigorated to leverage these achievements for even greater success. 🙏 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who has been part of this incredible journey so far. Here's to an even more spectacular year ahead!  👏 🎉 🍄   #ArgentoLabs #YearInReview #Innovation #Growth #startupjourney #biotechnology

Can’t believe all these events have been within one month:   ▶ The TenU Innovation Summit at the Mansion House, London, including the launch of the USIT for Software Guide, a sector-wide initiative offering a set of recommendations to accelerate investment deals for software university spinouts. 💡 Collaboration results in significant accomplishments.   ▶ Founders at the University of Cambridge Demo Day in London, where I saw great pitches from founders who are bringing incredible cutting-edge technologies to market: AetoSense | BioTryp Therapeutics | BravelyCultured | Cambridge Vision Technology | Molyon | Nanomation | Orbit | Protonera | VOLTQUANT | William Oak Diagnostics | Xterna Check them out!   💡 Supporting ambitious entrepreneurs drives innovation that can change the world.   ▶ PraxisAuril conference in Blackpool, where they announced their rebranding and adopting the new identity of Knowledge Exchange UK.   💡 Change is necessary.   ▶ J.P. Morgan's 2nd annual event “University Spin-outs: Connecting to Capital”.   💡 Success relies on persistence and the skill of setting clear expectations with everyone.   ▶ UCL Business Ltd’s Summer Reception, UCLB’s celebration of another year of world-changing ideas and innovation.   💡 Celebrating success is crucial.    Happy Summer! #USITforSoftware #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Change

Thank you to Max ( Masoud ) Mirgoli and team for the warm welcome to #ITFworld2024. It was a pleasure discussing #deeptech with Paul Boudre and Ann Mettler, facilitated by Peter Vanbekbergen. Insights were shared on European strengths, challenges, and growth opportunities for deep tech startups. Europe has what it takes to become a global hub for Deep Tech excellence. Some of the most valuable companies in Europe have spun out from academia - BioNTech SE, Climeworks, Darktrace, and Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Scaling in deep tech requires patient capital, a robust ecosystem, and strategic partners for go-to-market. Global ambition is key as it is a winner-take-all game for startups building critical infrastructure. Levers to unlock the potential for deep tech in Europe include: ‣ Strengthening talent/excellence clusters ‣ Harmonizing spinout terms and reduce bureaucracy ‣ Encouraging more entrepreneurs to move into deep tech ‣ Increasing LP base and institutional investors participation ‣ Shifting government and corporations to become customers ‣ Reviewing innovation regulations I welcome your thoughts and more conversations offline.