Welcome to the 5th Norwegian Life Science Investor Partnering Day

Sign up: https://thelifesciencecluster.no/events/5th-norwegian-life-science-investor-partnering-day

The investor day will again bring an international flavor. Nordic and Norwegian life science investors focusing on health, bioindustrials, sustainability and life science based solutions, will meet and partner 1:1 with life science companies and other investors.

Last year’s conference brought ca 120 participants and 60+ 1:1 meetings between investors and companies.

Sustainable solutions across industries will require looking at solutions and needs from
different perspectives. Tightly linked to biology and biotechnology, digital solutions for
prevention, detection and treatment of disease have entered the stage. Also, AI and
machine learning have opened new possibilities in discovery, development and
documentation of new treatments and diagnostics. Bioindustrial solutions ensure a
sustainable utilization of resources for food and feed. How does this combine with the
regulatory landscape? How does investors look at the opportunities and challenges that
come with them?

The largest shifts are always innovation drivers.

Learn how Norwegian life science is well positioned to contribute to the next generation of solutions to UNs sustainable goals across health and bioindustrials.

This year’s partner is Inven2.

Outline

Date & time: May 15^th, 2024,

09.00              Coffee and registration

09.30-14.30 Investor and company talks

09.00-16.00 In-person and virtual 1:1 meetings, 30 minute timeslots

16.00              Afternoon rooftop reception with finger food and refreshments

Venue: Rooftop conference center Lyng in Forskningsparken will be a perfect venue with rooftop garden areas right outside. Oslo Science Park, Gaustadalléen 21, 0349 Oslo, Norway

Target audience:
Investors – Norwegian, Nordic and international
Norwegian life science companies in investable stage

Partnering platform: A link to the partnering system Hello!Partnering will be shared 2 weeks prior to the conference. Through this system, 1:1 meetings can be booked in advance.

PROGRAM

09.00 Coffee and registration

09.30
Introduction: Norwegian life science – well positioned in the digital era
The Life Science Cluster – Hanne Mette D Kristensen, CEO

09:40
Building strengths from decades of life science investments  – a perspective on Nordic opportunities
Industrifonden – Jonas Brambeck

09.55
The Investor as your co-pilot – therapeutics in the digital era
Innovestor – Pekka Simula, Partner

10.10
Fireside chat:  Joining forces – Nordic strengths in a global perspective – sustainable, digital and the X factor
Moderator: Miao He, Hadean Ventures
DNB Markets – Sebastian IntVeen, Director
Back Bay Life Science Advisors – Peter Bak, Manging Director

10.40-11.10 BREAK

11.10
The Pharma perspective: What is Abbvie looking for in collaborative projects?
What is the investor’s role?
Abbvie – Sergio Capancioni, Director Search and Evaluation, International

11.25
Inven2 – a strategic partner for life science development 
Inven2 – Anders Kapstad – CFO and VP Life Cycle Manager

12.25 – 12.55 BREAK

13.10
Five brief company pitches – meet these and more in 1:1 partnering
Companies – (TBA)

13.35
EIC Grants and investments – a quality stamp for life science companies
Innovation Norway – Kathleen Skarbøvig, EU Adviser and NCP for EIC and SMEs Horizon Europe

13.50
Building on success – goals for the new Norwegian life science fund
Sarsia – Sveinung Hole, CEO

14.05
Fireside chat:  
Forbion – Antoine Boulanger, Principal and board member, Calluna Pharma
Calluna Pharma – Jonas Hallén, CMO and Founder

14.25
Closing remark from University of Oslo
University of Oslo – Per Morten Sandset, Vice Rector

14.30 Program end

16.00 Partnering end

16.00 Rooftop reception with finger food and refreshments

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1:1 in-person partnering on site. Partnering is powered by the Hello! Partnering system. Access to the partnering system will be given 14 days before the event, and 30 min partnering slots can be pre-booked before the event.

SIGN UP HERE: https://thelifesciencecluster.no/events/5th-norwegian-life-science-investor-partnering-day