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Anyone with an innovative biotechnology project that is in the early stages of development can apply. In case you want to apply for Level 1, you need to be connected to a Dutch knowledge institute. If you are a scientist/founder who wants to bring their innovation to the market, you can apply via this page and one of our business developers will be in touch with you.
There are two different types of projects supported by the Biotech Booster program:
- Proof-of-Principle (Level 1)
An idea that could work on scientific grounds, but whose practical operation and commercial feasibility has yet to be demonstrated.
- Proof-of-Concept (Level 2)
Idea whose proof of principle has been demonstrated and that can be developed into a practicable and commercially feasible process or product.
Fits within the objective of the scheme
Activities within the project are biotechnology or are relevant to biotechnology, fit in one of the thematic clusters and the project is based on an idea whose proof of principle has been demonstrated and that can be developed into a practicable process of product.
Social relevance
The outcome of the project has at least a small impact on a big social issue or a big impact on a small social issue and will meet needs of people and society
Degree of innovativeness
The project idea is new and innovative compared to what is currently present in the biotechnology field.
Commercial feasibility
Of the background knowledge, intellectual property, and trade secrets is described what is there, what will be developed and how it will be protected. The project has potential to be commercial feasible, based on market outlook, customer or investor interest and regulations.
Realistic planning
The planning and budget are realistic and in line with the proposed activities and deliverables.
Team
The team has expertise and experience in the field required for the execution of the activities or will hire the missing expertise during the project.
They will give you feedback and a recommendation on moving towards the official pitch for Panel of Entrepreneurs.
Fits within the objective of the scheme
Activities within the project are biotechnology or are relevant to biotechnology, fit in one of the thematic clusters and the project is based on an idea whose proof of principle has been demonstrated and that can be developed into a practicable process of product.
Social relevance
The outcome of the project has at least a small impact on a big social issue or a big impact on a small social issue and will meet needs of people and society
Degree of innovativeness
The project idea is new and innovative compared to what is currently present in the biotechnology field.
Commercial feasibility
Of the background knowledge, intellectual property, and trade secrets is described what is there, what will be developed and how it will be protected. The project has potential to be commercial feasible, based on market outlook, customer or investor interest and regulations.
Realistic planning
The planning and budget are realistic and in line with the proposed activities and deliverables.
Team
The team has expertise and experience in the field required for the execution of the activities or will hire the missing expertise during the project.
Please sign up via this page and you will be contacted by one of our business developers for more information.
Still have questions left?
Biotech Booster helps us through funding and by providing us with a network to validate where we can make the best impact with our new analysis device.
Carlos de Lannoy
Constellate
What we look forward to most is leveraging the extraordinary network of Biotech Booster that we need to get foot in the market, get know-how, and understanding the competitive field which is necessary for setting up successful operations.
Pim Schaasberg & Martin Pabst
ProteoT
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