Seven day startup program in Israel for life science companies

The program is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs to connect and benefit from interaction with prominent local tech leaders in a 7-day immersive program, featuring interactive fireside chats and panels, specially designed how-to workshops, site visits at leading companies and exclusive networking meet-ups with the city’s start-up community. The program is running for the second year now after a phenomenal success last year.

2018’s focus will be on Swiss startups in the areas of life sciences, digital health, medtech, healthcare IT, and assistive technology. Jerusalem is one of the fastest growing tech hubs. It is the leading city in Israel for life science innovation with over 150 companies in this field including Orcam, TEVA Pharmaceutical Industries, Medinol, Oridion (acquired by Covidien), Omrix (acquired by Johnson & Johnson), Sigma Aldrich and many others. Jerusalem’s multicultural energy has created a unique environment for creators and innovators to connect and bring their world-changing ideas together.

Start JLM 2018 competition in Switzerland

The Embassy of Israel in Bern, in association with the Sachs Forum in Basel, will be hosting this year’s competition. The startups will be invited to attend the 18th Annual Biotech in Europe Forum where they will pitch their venture to a selected jury of experts. The 18th Annual Biotech in Europe Forum is recognized as the leading international stage for those interested in investing and partnering in the biotech and life science industry.

Application Process

Stage 1: All Founders are required to fill in an online application form, including information about their idea, product, team and current stage. Deadline: 17th of September 2018.

Stage 2: Following initial screening of the applicants, the Embassy will invite the most promising founders to pitch at the 18th Annual Biotech in Europe Forum in Basel on October 5.

Stage 3: The winner will visit Israel for a 7-day Start JLM program in Jerusalem from November 11 to 17, 2018.

More information and the application form can be found on the website of the Israeli Embassy.

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