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Creation House is for companies with a solid, initial business plan. In the therapeutic area, a cellular proof of concept with chemical or biological tool compounds is required. In bioindustrials, a proof of concept on MVP is required and in health tech, a scale-up ready MVP is required.
In collaboration with the BII team and our network of experts, you will make a gap analysis for your start-up to find weak spots and roll out a development plan with every little step needed to reach the milestones on drug development, good manufacturing practice, regulatory strategy et cetera. The purpose of the 18-months long program is to build a case that can attract substantial funding. BII will fund up to seven companies in the program with a risk-free convertible loan of EUR 1.3M.
Check out our frequently asked questions and read the program guidelines here
When joining the BII programs, start-ups become part of an international community focused on bringing ideas to life and science to the market.
I collaboration with our partners, we are looking to create value for the companies in BII’s programs and the ecosystem we are a part of. The partnerships are designed to support start-ups in their journey – and essentially increase the life science start-ups’ likelihood of success.
Meet our partners below and click on the read more button to find out more about what they offer start-ups in BII’s community.
Back Bay’s expert guidance to companies at the earliest stages nourishes insight into the most promising science and technologies in development. They couple this with an exceptional understanding of development strategies globally, resulting in a true partnership for every stage of development.
Back Bay advisors and bankers bring their unique perspective through landscape analyses and patient journey, inflection points, capital raise planning, partnering, exit strategies, and much more. They can help figure out what to do and then get it done.
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Coulter Partners is a board and senior level executive search specialist focused exclusively on global Life Sciences. From their offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia-Pacific, they work together across boundaries and disciplines to build outstanding leadership teams for their clients in the pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, health tech, CRO and services sectors. Their industry leading reputation is founded on deep sector knowledge and innovative thinking. Their strategy is built on a unique team culture and true global reach.
“Our goal is to bring you the world’s best talent.”
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Innovayt helps BII start-ups and researchers obtain funding for their projects through high-quality grant and funding applications. Innovayt offer a broad range of services, including: identification and selection of funding opportunities; preparation and writing of effective funding applications; assistance for project management after approval; and training and public speaking related to innovation and finance. In their work with innovation funding, Innovayt can assist BII start-ups throughout all phases of projects, from ideation through application and submission to project management.
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Plesner Law Firm is a contributing partner in the BII network and offers the BII start-ups free legal advice and expertise to avoid the many legal pitfalls that entrepreneurs face when starting a business. As part of the partnership, two lawyers from Plesner are present one day a week at the BII offices where they will provide consultancy and legal guidance.
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Zacco is a full-service intellectual property consultancy and contributing partner in the BII network. Zacco offers BII start-ups free advice and expertise on intellectual property rights to avoid legal pitfalls and to strengthen their position when looking for investors or cooperation partners.
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BII’s program advisory group / financing (VC) partnerships are focused on improving the likelihood of successful exits for our start-ups. The program advisory group of internationally-oriented VC companies are advising BII in the selection of start-ups for our programs.
Novo Seeds is the early stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. Novo Holdings is recognized as a leading international life science investor, with a focus on creating long-term value. As a life science investor, Novo Holdings provides seed and venture capital to development-stage companies and takes significant ownership positions in growth and well-established companies. Novo Holdings also manages a broad portfolio of diversified financial assets.
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Novo Holdings is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm specialized in Life Sciences. Based in Paris, France, with offices in London and Milan, the firm brings together a team of 40 professionals from all over Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The firm focuses on paradigm-shifting technologies alongside visionary entrepreneurs. Sofinnova Partners invests across the Life Sciences value chain as a lead or cornerstone investor, from very early-stage opportunities to late-stage/public companies. It has backed nearly 500 companies over more than 48 years, creating market leaders around the globe. Today, Sofinnova Partners has over €2 billion under management.
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Sofinnova Partners is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
SR One is the corporate venture capital arm of GlaxoSmithKline. The firm invests globally in emerging life science companies pursuing innovative science to significantly impact medical care. SR One’s team of investment professionals, located in the US and UK, have experience spanning basic science, drug development and commercialization. We take an active role in our portfolio companies and work with management teams and our fellow venture investors to create significant value. In its 30+ year history, SR One has invested >$1.1 billion in close to 190 companies, and its current portfolio includes 40+ private and public investments.
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SR One is part of the Therapeutics Program Advisory Group.
BII’s program advisory group / financing (VC) partnerships are focused on improving the likelihood of successful exists for our start-ups. The program advisory group of internationally-oriented VC companies are advising BII in the selection of start-ups for our programs.
Founded in 2007, Redalpine is a leading European early-stage venture capital investment company, managing currently six venture funds. Redalpine has a sector-agnostic focus and the diverse team supports more than 70 portfolio companies, not only financially but also with its in-house operational and subject matter expertise and its extensive international network. Redalpine’s ambition is to help talented entrepreneurs turn their visions into reality and scale their businesses into global success stories. Redalpine is based in Zurich, Switzerland
Wellington Partners is a leading European Venture Capital firm investing in early – and growth stage life science companies. Wellington Partners is focused on investing in the most promising life science companies in the fields of biotechnology, therapeutics, medical technology, diagnostics and digital health. With funds totalling EUR 1 billion, and more than EUR 400 million committed to Life Sciences, Wellington Partners has been actively supporting world class private companies translating true innovation into successful businesses with exceptional growth. To date, Wellington Partners has invested in more than 40 innovative life science companies, including Actelion (acquired by J&J), Definiens (acquired by AZ/Medimmune), Invendo (acquired by Ambu), MTM laboratories (acquired by Roche), Rigontec (acquired by MSD), Symetis (acquired by Boston Scientific), Themis (acquired by MSD), Immatics and AMBOSS.
Wellington Partners is part of the BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
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Novo Seeds is the early stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. Novo Holdings is recognized as a leading international life science investor, with a focus on creating long-term value. As a life science investor, Novo Holdings provides seed and venture capital to development-stage companies and takes significant ownership positions in growth and well-established companies. Novo Holdings also manages a broad portfolio of diversified financial assets.
Find more information about them here.
Novo Holdings is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm specialized in Life Sciences. Based in Paris, France, with offices in London and Milan, the firm brings together a team of 40 professionals from all over Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The firm focuses on paradigm-shifting technologies alongside visionary entrepreneurs. Sofinnova Partners invests across the Life Sciences value chain as a lead or cornerstone investor, from very early-stage opportunities to late-stage/public companies. It has backed nearly 500 companies over more than 48 years, creating market leaders around the globe. Today, Sofinnova Partners has over €2 billion under management.
Find more information about them here.
Sofinnova Partners is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
The March Fund (“TMF”) – Technology. Food. Health. TMF is a technology venture capital fund dedicated to the transformation of the multi-trillion- dollar food industry and the expanding global health opportunity this represents. Our focus is on breakthrough technologies and defensible intellectual assets that can be rapidly commercialized and scaled to create healthier and affordable nutrition solutions.
The Founding Partners are Harold Schmitz Ph.D. (Senior Scholar at the Graduate School of Management, University of California, Davis; Life Member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and former Chief Science Officer at Mars, Incorporated), and Christopher Lai (former Director at Horizons Ventures and former Co-Chairman of Celsius Holdings NASDAQ:CELH).
They have established unique collaborations with a world-class network of universities, companies, researchers, innovators, and industry experts. TMF has unparalleled access to the most exciting technologies, early-stage companies, and founders defining the role of food in the new economy of health.
The March Fund is part of BII’s BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
Find out more information about them here.
BII’s program advisory group / financing (VC) partnerships are focused on improving the likelihood of successful exists for our start-ups. The program advisory group of internationally-oriented VC companies are advising BII in the selection of start-ups for our programs.
Sound Bioventures is a venture capital fund investing in about-to-be clinical or clinical stage private companies in Europe and USA developing therapies in specialty therapeutic areas.
Sound Bioventures Fund I AB is a registered alternative investment fund, under the Swedish Alternative Investment Funds Managers Act. The target size for the fund is EUR 150 million.
Novo Seeds is the early stage investment arm of Novo Holdings. Novo Holdings is recognized as a leading international life science investor, with a focus on creating long-term value. As a life science investor, Novo Holdings provides seed and venture capital to development-stage companies and takes significant ownership positions in growth and well-established companies. Novo Holdings also manages a broad portfolio of diversified financial assets.
Find more information about them here.
Novo Holdings is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
Sofinnova Partners is a leading European venture capital firm specialized in Life Sciences. Based in Paris, France, with offices in London and Milan, the firm brings together a team of 40 professionals from all over Europe, the U.S. and Asia. The firm focuses on paradigm-shifting technologies alongside visionary entrepreneurs. Sofinnova Partners invests across the Life Sciences value chain as a lead or cornerstone investor, from very early-stage opportunities to late-stage/public companies. It has backed nearly 500 companies over more than 48 years, creating market leaders around the globe. Today, Sofinnova Partners has over €2 billion under management.
Find more information about them here.
Sofinnova Partners is part of the Therapeutics, HealthTech and BioIndustrial Program Advisory Group.
BioVentures MedTech Funds invests in leading-edge medical technologies. Founded by the highly experienced team of BioVentures Investors, BioVentures MedTech Growth Capital Fund and BioVentures MedTech Innovation Fund target companies developing next-generation implantable and disposable devices, diagnostics, imaging, and digital health.
BioVentures Investors is part of the HealthTech Program Advisory Group.
Find more information about them here.
Reach out to Senior Scientific Business Developer Hervør Lykke Olsen if you want to know more about the Creation House program.
Inspired by successful incubation environments from around the world, BII offers your team incubation in our Copenhagen-facilities. Here you will be surrounded by like-minded researchers and entrepreneurs working on their projects in the open and collaborative environment at BII. In your daily work, your team will also have access to the capacities of the BII team, mentors, experts and our global network. We offer state of the art facilities in both open office space and open labs to meet your projects’ needs at desirable rates, which are covered by founder-friendly convertible loans.
BII is located in the heart of the Copenhagen Science City near life-science research institutions and start-up hubs.
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