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“StartBIO: from lab to business” entrepreneurship programme for life sciences innovators
In January 2024, Northtown Vilnius, together with partners, initiated the “StartBIO: from lab to business” entrepreneurship programme in life sciences.
Project partners: 2AM Health, Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, Northtown Vilnius
Project implementation period: December 27, 2023, to April 26, 2024
Project value: 35,281 Euros
Project goals: to introduce entrepreneurship opportunities in the field of life sciences, provide knowledge of business and entrepreneurship, inspire efforts to commercialise research results, and encourage the creation of startups and spin-off companies in the life sciences field. The project also aims to increase the number of doctoral students, researchers, and innovators involved in business creation in Lithuania.
Project description:
This pilot 7-week program, starting on March 6, 2024, is designed for master’s and doctoral students in the field of life sciences, as well as researchers and innovators (biotechnology, life sciences, pharmacy, bioinformatics, health/medical engineering) interested in assessing the commercial potential of their research or ideas and acquiring the knowledge and skills necessary for business development.
Program requirements:
- Participants, when submitting applications, must have an idea or research results, technologies with commercial potential that they want to validate.
- Participants must understand and speak English fluently and be willing to dedicate at least 5 hours per week to program participation, homework, or mentorship.
- 5-7 teams, each consisting of at least two participants, are selected.
Contacts:
Monika Palionytė Communications Project Manager at Northtown Vilnius
Tel.: +370 5 274 5407