4th edition – Full digital
TWB® Start-Up Day
TWB® Start-Up Day
“Industrial biotechnology: What are we up to?”
2 & 3 February 2021
TWB Awards 2021: Biotech start-ups contests
NEW! The event will now host two pitch contests!
“FAST TRACK IT!” is a unique award to accelerate the development of a start-up!
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 within IAR (The French Bioeconomy cluster) community.
“GO FOR IT!” is a award to support the creation of a start-up!
A pitch contest evaluating the more promising industrial biotech idea, research or innovation will reward a talented entrepreneur by offering mentoring services, equivalent to four days, provided by TWB and its ecosystem as well as The French Tech Toulouse and ShakeUpFactory.
What’s in it for start-ups?
- Networking & Visibility during the event TWB® START-UP DAY
- Opportunities to engage with corporations and investors
- Association to TWB press release concerning the event
- Communication on TWB website, Twitter and LinkedIn
How to apply ?
- 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 21 January, 2021. If you are selected, you will pitch during 5 minutes and will answer questions right after on 2021 February 2nd.
More information on the contest rules
- For “Go for it”
If you are a European* industrial biotech start-up in progress or project of creation with a TRL less than or equal to 3, answer the questionnaire before midnight CET 21 January, 2021. If you are selected, you will pitch during 5 minutes and will answer questions right after on 2021 February 3rd.
*The company must be from a state member of the European Union or others European countries or European neighborhood countries.
More information on the contest rules
Apply for “Fast track it!” Apply for “Go for it!”