Dear all, Unfortunately the deadline is (very) short, but I want to let you know about the BII Proof of Concept call, that may be relevant for some of you. Deadline is January 24. ---------------------------------------- I am writing to invite you to a BioInnovation Institute event held at COBIS which will focus our programs and funding opportunities. BioInnovation Institute (BII)<https://bioinnovationinstitute.com/> is a Novo Nordisk Foundation initiative in Copenhagen that works to commercialize research and help build start-ups in medtech, pharma and biotech. Right now, we have two open calls and we expect to open one more in a month's time. We have already had great support from all Danish universities which has led to a high number of qualified applicants in the previous round of calls. I am reaching out to you to raise awareness about our three programs that could have interest for researchers or scientists in your network. This week, on Wednesday January 16, we are hosting an Open Call event at BII to show our state of the art labs and office facilities of 2,300 square meters and present the opportunities in the three different programs. Read more and sign up for the event.<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/become-a-bii-startup-bioinnovation-institute-tickets-53859999709> Proof of Concept<https://bioinnovationinstitute.com/proof-of-concept/>. For projects that are looking to establish the preliminary proof on concept of their research. Funding of up to DKK 1M. Deadline January 24. Business Acceleration Academy.<https://bioinnovationinstitute.com/business-acceleration-academy/> For companies that have established the preliminary proof of concept and are ready to explore the commercial potential and develop a solid, initial business plan. You will get support in form of acceleration framework, experts, in-kind services and funding. Deadline TBA. Creation House.<https://bioinnovationinstitute.com/creation-house/> For companies that have a solid, initial business and are ready to execute on it and to de-risk the company to attract substantial funding. Funding of up to DKK 10M. Deadline February 14. Short video about the program<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbEhr8Xc6M0&t=1s>. I have attached two one-pagers about the programs that are currently open and you are also very welcome to contacts me if you have questions. If you cannot attend the event, we will arrange a trip to Aarhus in the beginning February and we would like to meet you there. We will get back to you with details about that. Thank you for your help in sharing the information with relevant colleagues about our event on January 16 and about our programs. Best regards, Monika ___________________________________ Monika Luniewska Jensen BII Ole Maaløes Vej 3 DK 2200 Copenhagen N Denmark +45 3527 6567 (direct) +45 2837 2105 (mobile) mlj@novo.dk <mailto:mlj@novo.dk>bioinnovationinstitute.com <https://bioinnovationinstitute.com>CVR no 10 58 29 89<mailto:mlj@novo.dk> [cid:image001.png@01D4ABDE.4738A110] [cid:image002.png@01D4ABDE.4738A110] This e-mail (including any attachments) is intended for the addressee(s) stated above only and may contain confidential information protected by law. You are hereby notified that any unauthorized reading, disclosure, copying or distribution of this e-mail or use of information contained herein is strictly prohibited and may violate rights to proprietary information. If you are not an intended recipient, please return this e-mail to the sender and delete it immediately hereafter. Thank you. <mailto:mlj@novo.dk> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rikke P. Frydenberg Scientific Coordinator, PhD Email: rikke.frydenberg@phys.au.dk<mailto:rikke.frydenberg@phys.au.dk> Phone: +45 2899 2521 Office: 1525-520 Department of Physics and Astronomy Aarhus University Ny Munkegade 120 8000 Aarhus C http://www.phys.au.dk<http://www.phys.au.dk/>