5th edition
TWB® Start-Up Day
Microorganisms: the next frontier
21 June 2022 – Toulouse (France)
TWB Awards 2024: Biotech start-ups contests
The event hosts 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 with Bioeconomy For Change & Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation.
“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 Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation, The French Tech Toulouse and ShakeUpFactory.
What’s in it for all the applicants?
The day before the 6th edition of TWB® START-UP DAY (31 January 2024) will be dedicated to start-uppers and entrepreneurs who apply: exclusive visit of TWB & CRITT Bio-Industries premises & exchange opportunities with TWB business and scientific experts, CEO from start-ups & speakers of the event.
What’s in it for pre-selectioned startuppers and entrepreneurs?
- 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 (date to be confirmed). If you are selected, you will pitch during 5 minutes and will answer questions right after on 2024 February 1.
More information on the contest rules
- 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.
More information on the contest rules