For life sciences startups, securing funding while preserving equity is critical to long-term success. This workshop explores the key non-dilutive financing options available to companies from startup through Series A, including grants, tax incentives, strategic partnerships, foundation funding, venture debt, and royalty-based financing. Participants will learn how to identify the most suitable funding sources, align financing with development milestones, and build a capital-efficient fundraising strategy that extends runway and minimizes dilution. Through practical examples and case studies, attendees will gain actionable insights to support growth and value creation.
Date: Friday 6 November 2026
Time: 13.00 – 18.00 hrs.
Venue: Utrecht Inc
Participation:
Registration is needed to attend!
Please send an e-mail to miranda.de.regt@iventus.nl to receive your confirmation and additional final information.
Please note: limited number of places available! Availability on first-come, first-served basis.
- LifeSciences@Work Expert Classes are small-scale, targeted live workshops organized in close collaboration with industry and experts.
- Expert Classes are primarily intended for Venture Challenge alumni. We also warmly welcome other early-stage startups, provided their innovation aligns with the focus of the Venture Challenge: drug development, medical technology, diagnostics, and enabling technologies. The sessions are tailored to companies in their first five years, offering practical insights into what you need to know and do as a startup when tackling a specific topic.
- University business developers are welcome, although startups will be given priority for participation.
- Participation is free of charge. Not sure if you belong to the target group? Feel free to contact us by e-mail.
This meeting is powered by Health~Holland
