The BIA Start-up Festival will return in May 2026!
Now in its sixth year, the event will bring together the best of rising talent in the sector for a day of informative sessions designed to build on your existing knowledge and allow you to learn from peers and established industry experts alike.
Attendees will be able to meet with both peers and potential advisors during the day.
Please note: The Start-up Festival is intended for the leadership of early-stage companies* to learn from each other and from invited thought leaders in the sector. In order to ensure a critical mass of start-up entrepreneurs, we are limiting numbers of service providers, beyond those sponsoring and supporting the event.
*We define emerging companies as those in the early stages of developing therapeutics, diagnostics or biological platforms. We don't include consultants, trainers and other service providers in this category, even if they are at an early stage.
BIA is doing a great job bringing us together so that people can get support from each other and benfits from resources available.
BIA Start-up Festival highlights
The early panel was exemplary; the Masterclass was the best IP overview I've seen in ages; the keynote was about as great as you could want. Excellent choices, thank you.
Excellent day, thanks very much for organising!
Outstanding event - thank you team BIA!
Biotech CEOs and founders at the BIA Start-up Festival share their insights on fundraising strategies for early-stage companies. They highlight the importance of building a strong business case, exploring different funding sources and investor types, and effectively pitching to potential backers. Watch the videos for a glimpse of the event, along with valuable networking tips and insights on why attending events like the BIA Start-up Festival is crucial for early-stage life science companies.
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