The startup ecosystems in all three Baltic countries have been making a ton of progress in the past few years. The startup environment is changing very fast as Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia boast young and talented entrepreneurs who enthusiastically focus on the innovation industry.
In the Baltics, life sciences startups have been contributing more and more to the overall industry dynamism in recent years. Their bold ideas have shaken traditional segments of medical devices, medical testing, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals.
What are Life Sciences Baltics 2018 Startup Masterclasses?
Life Sciences Baltics 2018 Startup Masterclasses are two day long intensive training course tailored for life science startups in the Baltics and for innovative non-EU life sciences entrepreneurs from Turkey, Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Russia and other countries meeting requirements for the Startup Visa.
Whether you are looking for opportunities to scale your product across different markets, planning to expand your market reach or continuing to scale fast and wide, the Life Sciences Baltics Startup Masterclasses is for you.
- Learn from the industry experts who built profitable businesses themselves.
- Learn to pitch ideas properly to venture capitalists, business angels and accelerator programs.
- Understand the road to product commercialization.
- Help your business by acquiring valuable knowledge about IP.
- Expand your network with the life sciences industry influentials from 30+ countries, including delegations from Japan, Israel, US and the EU!
Participants of the Masterclasses get:
- 2 free tickets to the Life Sciences Baltics event
- Invitation to Life Sciences Baltics Welcome Reception on 25 September
- Invitation to Life Sciences Baltics Gala Dinner on 26 September
Pitch challenge
September 27
STARTUP PITCH CHALLENGE BY JOHNSON & JOHNSON INNOVATION
Hall: Johnson & Johnson Innovation Hall
- INSIDE OUT – A LARGE PHARMA’S VIEW OF THE LITHUANIAN LIFE SCIENCES ECOSYSTEM
- Anthony Gemmell, Senior Director, EMEA Network New Ventures & Transactions, Johnson & Johnson Innovation
ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN THE CAMBRIDGE BIOMEDICAL CLUSTER
Chris Lowe, Director of Cambridge Academy of Therapeutic Sciences (CATS) within the University of Cambridge
PITCH BATTLE & AWARD CEREMONY
10 startups will pitch their ideas to investors and public. A judge panel of investors, professors and other life sciences professionals will determine the winners and the best ones will be awarded!
Prizes for the best startup teams
Mentorship provided by the main masterclasses sponsor Johnson & Johnson Innovation, a network of science and business experts who collaborate with innovators to accelerate transformative science into healthcare solutions.
One week long experience of learning, visiting and networking at Akron Biomedical Corridor, the International Hub of BioMedical Innovation.
Legal advice for the life science startup provided by an integrated professional services firm Rödl & Partner
When and where
Date
September 24-25
Venue
SEB Innovation Centre, Savanorių av. 1, Vilnius (tbc)
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF STARTUP PITCH CHALLENGE
2016 Pitch Challenge Winner
2014 Pitch Challenge Winner
2012 Pitch Challenge Winner
INFORMATION PARTNER
KTU Startup Space actively works with innovative start-ups, trying to discover a potential of young entrepreneurs and encourage them to make their dreams come true.
Day 1, September 24
09:00 – 9:15
Opening remarks
Roberta Rudokienė, Head of Startup Lithuania & Gleb Maltsev, the moderator of the Life Sciences Baltics Startup masterclasses
09:15 – 10:15
The Psychology of Entrepreneurship
Skinner Layne, Founder & Chancellor of the Academy, Exosphere
10:15 – 11:00
From idea to IP
Inese Kalnāja-Zelča, Latvian and European Trademark and Design Attorney, Rödl & Partner
11:00 – 11:15
Coffee and networking
11:15 – 12:00
Unlocking the door to European grant funding
Jackie Gouldstone, Director, G & H Associates Ltd
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 14:00
Business development and M&A. How much is your technology or product is worth? How to successfully exit?
Remis Bistras, CEO of ThermoPharma Baltic
14:00 – 14:15
Coffee and networking
14:15 – 15:00
How to Attract the Right Investors for Your Startup
Richard Kivel, Managing Director at GrayBella Capital
15:00– 16:00
Models for new Company Formation and Acceleration involving Industry, Non-Government Organizations, Academic Institutions, and Government
Todd Abrams, Senior Director, New Ventures and Business Development, Temple University
16:00– 16:30
Success story
Agnė Vaitkevičienė, CEO of Froceth
16:30– 17:00
Closing remarks
Gleb Maltsev, the moderator of the Life Sciences Baltics Startup Masterclasses
Day 2, September 25: Success stories & pitching session
09:00 – 10:00
Starts-ups, SMEs, and Entrepreneurial Endeavors – Finding the Best Fit
Gary N. Keller, CEO Xomix Ltd.
10:00 – 11:30
Pitching session: introduction
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Performance, delivery and technique; exercises
Gleb Maltsev, the moderator of the Life Sciences Baltics Startup Masterclasses
11:30 – 12:00
The morning after successful pitch. From pitching to negotiations
Anna Gran, the New Ventures Lead for the Nordics at Johnson & Johnson Innovation
12:00 – 13:00
Lunch
13:00 – 17:00
Pitching session
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Pitch content generation session
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Pitching and feedback
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Individual case analysis and closing
Gleb Maltsev, the moderator of the Life Sciences Baltics Startup Masterclasses
