Life sciences start-up support powered by NGI

Starting up a company is tricky in any sector. It is particularly tough in one that is as fast moving as life sciences. The Netherlands Genomics Initiative fully recognises this difficulty and has put together a coherent support programme for life sciences starters by initiating a series of activities and partnering with existing start-up programmes.

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LifeSciences@work brings start-up support activities, former- and future participants and experts community together. The support programme covers aspects such as coaching/training, financial support and networking activities.

  • I have an idea for a new business.

    What should I do next?

    Get coaching!

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  • I need to improve my business skills.

    What are my options?

    Get training!

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  • I have a (draft) business plan.

    How do I get my business started?

    Get financing!

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  • I have just started a company.

    Where can I get answers to day-to-day issues?

    Get connected!

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Latest News

  • 28 July 2010 Thinking of starting up a company in Life Sciences? Got a great idea but not sure how to commercialise it? Apply for the Venture Challenge Fall 2010 and pave your way to success. Read more »
  • 20 July 2010 Start tomorrow's company today! The sixth round of the Life Sciences Pre-Seed Grant, is now open for submissions. All Life Sciences researchers thinking about starting up a company are invited to submit an application. Read more »
  • 30 June 2010 Do your homework before approaching a TTO. Raise money when it is available; don't wait until you need it. Bring in a third party when negotiations get stuck. Just some of the 'take home messages' we learned at the LifeSciences@work kick-off event on 17 June 2010 in Utrecht, where approximately 55 life sciences starters and 20 experts came together. Read more »
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Open Calls & Deadlines

  • 08 September 2010 Deadline for submission: Venture Challenge Fall 2010 Read more »
  • 15 September 2010 Deadline for submission: Masterclass Biobusiness 2010 Read more »
  • 30 September 2010 Deadlines for submission: Mibiton Read more »
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