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January 31 & February 1, 2024 – Toulouse (France)

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Start me Up! awards 2024: Biotech start-ups contests

The event hosts two pitch contests!

• “GO FOR IT!” is an award to support the creation of a start-up

Intended for industrial biotech entrepreneur based in Europe* having an ongoing startup or a project in the early stages of development with a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of 3 or lower.

A pitch contest evaluating the more promising industrial biotech idea, research or innovation will reward a talented entrepreneur by offering mentoring services, equivalent to three days, provided by TWB and its ecosystem as well as Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation and ShakeUpFactory.

• “FAST TRACK IT!” is a unique award to accelerate the development of a start-up

Intended for industrial biotech start-ups, based in Europe, of 8 years old or less, with a TRL less than or equal to 6.

A pitch contest evaluating the more pertinent industrial biotech project will reward a talented start upper by offering technical services on TWB platforms valued at €50,000 as well as participation opportunities with Bioeconomy For Change & Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation.

What’s in it for pre-selectioned startuppers and entrepreneurs?

Networking & Visibility during the event “Start me up!”
Opportunities to engage with corporations and investors
Association to TWB press release concerning the event
Communication on TWB website, Twitter and LinkedIn & Start me up! Instagram account

How to apply ?

For “Go for it”

If you are a European* industrial biotech entrepreneur having a start-up in progress or project of creation with a TRL less than or equal to 3, answer the questionnaire before midnight CET (date to be confirmed). If you are selected, you will pitch during 5 minutes and will answer questions right after on 2024 February 1.

*The company must be from a state member of the European Union or others European countries or European neighborhood countries.

Provisional rules of the contest

I want to register

Applicant

First name and last name*

Country*

E-mail*

Telephone*

Company or Project

Company or project name*

Company or project presentation

Project overview*
(one sentence)

Project description (context, stakes, problem to be solved, solution proposed)*
(500 words max.)

Innovation and differentiation
(How is your project (technology, process or concept) innovative?, How does it differentiate from competition?)*
(150 words max.)

Target market, application fields and customers*
(150 words max.)

Development perspectives and next steps (next major milestones of the project, resources requirement)*
(150 words max.)

Specific needs to support your development plan*
(150 words max.)

Support

Team (existing or planned - number & positions)*

External resources (eg academic lab, tech transfer structure,...) (existing or planned)*

Other to specify*

Why do you participate to the contest?*
(150 words max.)

Do you have something to add?*
(150 words max.)

I authorise Toulouse White Biotechnology to use my personal informations according to our privacy policy.

For “Fast track it”

If you are a European* industrial biotech start-up of 8 years old or less, with a TRL less than or equal to 6, answer the questionnaire and send your Executive Summary before midnight CET (date to be confirmed).  If you are selected, you will pitch during 5 minutes and will answer questions right after on 2024 February 1.

Provisional rules of the contest

I want to register

Private funds already raised (k€)*

Public grants already raised (k€)*

Team*
(number of co-founders, employees, positions, experience / background)

Participant

First name and last name*

E-mail*

Telephone*

Position in the company*

Project

Type(s) and name(s) of structure that support(s) your project*
(one per line, 50 words max.)

Shareholders
(name, %, 50 words max.)

Give a short description of your products/services*
(300 words max.)

Describe your competitors?*
(names, countries, 200 words max.)

How does your concept differentiate from competition/state of the art? *
(100 words max.)

Technology Readiness Level (TRL)*

IP situation*

Application fields and impact of your products / services on the market *
(150 words max.)

Turnover 2022 & Turnover 2023 (k€)*

Estimated year of the first sales*

Funds expected*
amount (k€) and date

Development perspectives / plan of development?*
(150 words max.)

Identified risks / identified opportunities*
(150 words max.)

Awards already won*

Why do you participate to the contest?*
(150 words max.)

How TWB can help your start-up?*
(150 words max.)

Do you have something to add?*
(150 words max.)

Send your Executive Summary
(4Mo Max, PDF document only)

I authorise Toulouse White Biotechnology to use my personal informations according to our privacy policy.

Contests

6^th edition

Start me up!

Start me Up! awards 2024: Biotech start-ups contests

The event hosts two pitch contests!

What’s in it for pre-selectioned startuppers and entrepreneurs?

How to apply ?

Applicant

Company or Project

Company or project presentation

Support

Company

Participant

Project

Registration

Sponsors

In partnership with

Contests

6th edition

Start me up!

Start me Up! awards 2024: Biotech start-ups contests

The event hosts two pitch contests!

What’s in it for pre-selectioned startuppers and entrepreneurs?

How to apply ?

Applicant

Company or Project

Company or project presentation

Support

Company

Participant

Project

Registration

Sponsors

In partnership with

6^th edition