Every successful biotech company starts with a scientific breakthrough, but turning research into a viable company requires much more than great science alone.

This session explores the key ingredients needed to build a biotech venture. It will kick off with an introduction by Biotech Booster, providing a practical overview of the biotech venture journey, available support instruments, and common challenges faced by aspiring founders.

The session continues with a panel discussion featuring experts from science, entrepreneurship, investment, and development. Together, they will discuss what makes research ready for venture creation, how to build a strong foundation for a company, what investors look for, and how partnerships, outsourcing, and specialized expertise can accelerate growth.

Topics include scientific validation, funding, team building, infrastructure, ecosystem support, and the strategic choices founders face when transforming innovation into impact.

Whether you are a researcher, entrepreneur, investor, or ecosystem partner, this session offers practical insights into what it takes to successfully launch and grow a biotech company.