Purpose
Support world-leading scientists in translating academic research into innovative products and solutions
Eligibility
PI with strong academic track record and an entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated translational research experience
Program support
Maturation of the scientific innovation, development of IP and commercialization strategies, entrepreneurial training, extensive in-kind partner services, preparation for fundraising
Current focus area
Brain Health
Funding
In-kind grant of up to DKK 7,86M
Duration
Up to three years
Location
BioInnovation Institute, Copenhagen, Denmark
Join BioInnovation Institute's network of world-class PIs
BioInnovation Institute collaborates with top researchers at universities from all over the world. What they have in common is a strong academic track record and an entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated translational research experience.
Andreas Laustsen
Professor & Center Director at DTU Bioengineering
Anja Boisen
Professor, Head of section & Director of DNRF and Willum Centre of Excellence 'IDUN' at the Technical University of Denmark
Frank DiMaio
Associate Professor at the Institute for Protein Design at the University of Washington
Henriette Svarre Nielsen
Chief Physician at Hvidovre Hospital and Professor Consultant at University of Copenhagen
Hugo Vankelecom
Professor and Lab Director of the Stem Cell and Developmental Biology unit at KU Leuven
Irina Borodina
Professor at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
Jay Keasling
Professor at University of California, Berkeley & Scientific Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
Karsten Kristiansen
Professor & Head of Laboratory of Genomics and Molecular Biomedicine at University of Copenhagen
Kristian Strømgaard
Professor at Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery at University of Copenhagen
Molly Stevens
Professor & Research Director for Biomedical Materials at Imperial College London Professor & Research Director for Biomedical Materials at Imperial College London
Morten Sommer
Professor, Group Leader, and Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability Professor, Group Leader, and Scientific Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Biosustainability
Søren Lykke Andersen
Team Leader at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University Team Leader at the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Aarhus University
Thomas Lars Andresen
Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Denmark Adjunct Professor at the Technical University of Denmark
Frequently asked questions
Does my idea match the program?
If you have a specific project idea or maybe even a pitch, we're all ears! Even if you don't have a fully formed start-up or team yet. Nothing is too early stage.