Venture Challenge

The Venture Challenge is one of the Netherlands Genomics Initiative’s activities aimed at stimulating and supporting Life Sciences researchers in translating their inventions into viable business ideas.
 
The Venture Challenge is a "must-do" opportunity for all aspiring Life Sciences entrepreneurs, it is the way to receive coaching and advice on essential elements of setting up a business, thereby paving the way for your future success.
 
It is also superb preparation for the next stage: acquiring financing, such as the Life Sciences Pre-Seed Grant.
 
In two 3-day workshops, the facilitators and other "competing" teams will challenge you to focus your business idea to create optimal customer value, and you will learn to pitch your business case.
 
At the end of the Challenge, the team with the best venture plan and pitch is awarded €25,000. 
 
Submit your proposal via an <media 1568 _blank border>Venture Proposal Form</media>. This document will determine whether or not you are admitted into the Challenge.
 
Submission deadline: 8 September 2010