Program
Biotech Booster
Biotech Booster is a national program funded by the Dutch National Growth Fund that supports the commercialization of biotechnology findings in The Netherlands.
Biotech Booster Program
The Biotech Booster program offers mentorship, financial support and networking opportunities, to guide founders from the idea stage to developing an investable and commercial proposition.
The Biotech Booster Program
Level 0
Application stage
What
In Level 0, the founder and a Biotech Booster business developer will collaborate to generate a promising project idea
Who
Any founder or scientist connected to a Dutch knowledge institute can apply, if they have an idea or technology that they are looking to bring to the market
Why
You will get access to the right network, funding and expertise to accelerate the commercialization of your idea
Level 1
Proof-of-Principle stage
What
In level 1, five Thematic Clusters (TC’s) facilitate collaboration, connect people and provide financial support to early ideas to help you reach proof of principle
Who
For projects that are scientifically promising and are ready for further validation to demonstrate practical feasibility and commercial potential
Why
You will get access to the right network, funding and expertise to accelerate the commercialization of your idea
Level 2
Proof-of-Concept stage
What
In level 2, projects are developed and supported by a panel of seasoned entrepreneurs to grow into robust and investable proposals and reach proof of concept
Who
For projects with a demonstrated proof of principle and are ready develop their product into a practical and commercially viable process or product
Why
You will get access to the right network, funding and expertise to accelerate the commercialization of your idea.
Level 3
Scale-out phase
What
Successful projects from Level 2 can generate revenues through any form of scale-out, such as the founding of a start-up, a license deal or an asset sale
Who
For any project that successfully completed Level 2
Why
You will get access to the right network, funding and expertise to accelerate the commercialization of your idea.
FAQ
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 here 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.
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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