The organisation keeps the right to make changes to the program at any time.
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08:00
Investors forum part 1 - breakfast session -
Hosted by Johnson & Johnson Innovation
The investors forum is an exciting opportunity for those companies looking for equity capital and/or partnerships with companies and institutes across the life sciences value chain, from biotech, medtech and pharma companies to financiers and universities. The forum offers excellent opportunities for presenting your company or university to Venture Capitalists, corporate- and regional investment funds and to discuss your business strategy.
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08:30
Present your company, products, technology or service. Open from 08:30 a.m. till 18:30 a.m.
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09:30
Hosted by Leiden Bio Science Park
Welcome by our moderator Suzanne Spliethoff MSc. and official opening.
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by Esther Peters, Director Leiden Bio Science Park
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Hosted by Health~Holland
The winner of the Venture Challenge Fall 2025 will be announced!
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10:35
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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11:30
Parallel morning sessions
Biotech Booster: showcasing early-stage projects
Hosted by Biotech Booster
Pitches by
▪ To be announced
AI-powered Drug Discovery: from Bench to Computer
Presentations by
▪ Prof. Emeritus Barend Mons, Scientific Director and Chairman at GO FAIR Foundation (LUMC)
▪ To be announcedInnovations in Biologicals: from Concept to Cure
Hosted by Progress - Experts in Life Sciences
Presentations by
▪ Jacques Lemmens, CEO Byondis
▪ Steven de Maat, Chief Scientific Officer & Co Founder TargED Biopharmaceuticals
▪ To be announced -
12:30
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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13:00
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14:00
Parallel afternoon sessions
From Innovation to Market: Trends and Lessons in Molecular Diagnostic
Hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presentations by
▪ to be announcedLicensing Success: Navigating Technology Transfer for Startups
Hosted by Axon Lawyers
Presentations and panel discussion with:
▪ Robert Al, Director Technology Transfer Office Erasmus MC
▪ Anouschka Versleijen, Director LURIS - Knowledge Transfer Office Leiden University
▪ Sebastiaan Huntjens, Business developer at The Gate Brainport Eindhoven
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15:15
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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16:00
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Wrap up the conference, together with feedback from the audience.
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Announcement winner Investors Forum
The winner of the Investors Forum will be awarded a partnering ticket (value EUR 2,500). Furthermore, the winner will present their pitch.
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17:00
Drinks, bites, networking and visit the exhibition!
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18:30