NGI recognises the difficulties of starting up a company in the fast-moving Life Sciences sector. To offer support to potential Life Sciences start-ups, NGI has put together a coherent support programme. It covers important aspects including Coaching and training,
Financial support and Networking activities.
Coaching and training
Venture Challenge: In a series of three-day workshops future entrepreneurs are challenged by experienced business coaches to draft a business plan concept, a strategy and a financial plan for a start-up. At the end of the Venture Challenge the participants pitch their case, the best venture pitch receives a €25,000 prize.
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Masterclass BioBusiness: An executive one-year programme, specifically developed for starting entrepreneurs in Dutch Life Sciences.
www.masterclassbiobusiness.nl
New Venture: A business plan competition that aims to get innovative start-ups off to a good start. New Venture is more than just a competition and also offers critical feedback on a start-up’s business plan and informative seminars on various subjects.
ww.newventure.nl
Financial support
Life Sciences Pre-Seed Grant: Worth up to €250,000 the grant offers potential start-ups an opportunity to proceed towards commercial application of knowledge and start tomorrow's company today!
www.preseedgrant.nl
BioGeneration Ventures: A seed fund that invests in Dutch start-ups and early-stage Life Sciences companies. The BGV team is specialised in evaluating and managing early-stage companies. The involvement goes beyond the financial investment. BVG works closely with scientists, academic institutions, entrepreneurs and industry experts to accelerate the development and to optimise the commercial potential of the company's technologies.
www.biogenerationventures.com
Mibiton: The Mibiton funds enable young Life Sciences companies to use expensive equipment and facilities. Currently, three funds are open for investment proposals: Mibiton Share, Mibiton Solo and Mibiton Science.
www.mibiton.nl
Networking activities
yels.net: A unique network for Life Sciences start-ups in the Netherlands. They support entrepreneurship, the exchange of knowledge and experience amongst members, and make it easier to make business contacts with investors, advisors, incubators and trainers.
www.yels.net