We want to extend a huge thank you to our partners, stakeholders, and the broader ecosystem, who have contributed to BII’s advancements in 2024. We hope that you find it enlightening to read about the impact BII was able to make in 2024, and that our work inspires your continued support for our mission to bring science to life.
Welcome
2024 has been a landmark year for BII, as we continued to champion innovation and drive progress in the life sciences. We are proud to have supported over 100 start-ups and translational research projects, underscoring our growing role as a catalyst for scientific breakthroughs and the commercialization of groundbreaking solutions.
Through our acceleration program, Venture Lab, and company creation program, Bio Studio, we have seen extraordinary advancements from the diverse range of start-ups and projects we support. These ventures span a wide array of fields, from novel therapeutic approaches to sustainable food solutions, all united by the shared mission of addressing pressing global challenges and improving human and planetary health.
One of the most exciting developments this year was our new building, a state-of-the-art space designed to foster collaboration and innovation.
This new facility is more than just a workspace – it’s a vibrant hub where entrepreneurs, researchers, and experts can come together to exchange ideas, build networks, and push the boundaries of what is possible. With this new space, we’re forging an even stronger community of changemakers who are committed to turning bold ideas into transformative solutions. By providing a supportive ecosystem for over 400 entrepreneurs and scientists, we are helping to accelerate the journey to bring science to life, ensuring that great ideas not only take flight but also make lasting impact on society.
This year’s achievements and our new building are just the beginning of what we hope will be an even more successful future in advancing life sciences innovation.
Prof, Jens Nielsen
Chief Executive Officer, BII
Focal Points of the Report
Cultivating the Ecosystem & Community
Learn about the selected activities and partnerships BII creates to strengthen the early life science ecosystem and community, focusing on a collective effort to achieve impactful innovations.
Driving Change Through Start-up Innovation
Bringing science to life involved identifying unmet needs and supporting early-stage start-ups that will create long-lasting impact. Discover more about the impact BII supports and challenges start-ups aim to solve with their innovations.
Our Catalyst Platform
Explore the key components of the BII model designed to accelerate innovations into successful businesses across diverse sectors and discover our achievements and the highlights of the BII portfolio in 2024.
Previous Impact Reports
Do you want to know about BII’s activities and societal impact in previous years? Check out the impact reports since BII spun out as an independent foundation in 2021 below.