A tailored support journey
BY INVITATION ONLY
Typically, three startups participating in our basecamp pass our Investment Committee’s selection. These startups are invited to biotope’s 12-month tailored journey, which includes a €250k cash investment. This program has one single goal in mind: to get your startup ready for seed funding in 12 months.
What you will gain
- a €250k cash investment with intensive support to complement this with non-dilutive funding
- joining regular meetings, workshops and group sessions with our scientists, mentors, biotech entrepreneurs, corporate partners, investors, finance -, IP – and legal experts
- being part of the biotope incubator with its co-working offices, greenhouses and multi-purpose molecular biology labs
- having a direct access line to VIB’s cutting-edge researchers and R&D core facilities
Practical
- we expect you to work hard and participate intensely, to our weekly online sessions, with the biotope team its mentors and its coaches, with only one thing in mind: to get ready for seed funding in 12 months
- you will become an active member of the biotope ecosystem, by taking part, by your physical presence, in our frequent networking events
- you will participate to peer-2-peer sessions with fellow biotech startups with an open and sharing mindset
What makes thebiotope incubatorprogram unique?
access not just skills training, but also real lab and greenhouse infrastructure
foster intrinsic human-centricity within our team, allowing your team to grow by focusing on strengths and capacities
connect with scientific experts and gain access to state-of-the-art facilities for technology validation
receive early blended funding: a €300K convertible loan, potentially supplemented with grant funding
ensure a personal growth path by supporting only a few startups per cohort (on average 3)
Testimonials
Ilana Taub
“Through the biotope mentors and network, we’re receiving the additional support we need to grow. We really see the startup coaches more than just advisors – they are part of the Bolder Foods team!”
Teo Garcia-Millan
“The catalyst you need to accelerate your company development. Biotope will have the answers to those existing questions you have about your venture, from IP to understanding investors and more. Also, they really want to help you succeed, so make the most of it!”
Giulia Berni
“The biotope basecamp is a deep dive into your startup. The team guides you in better assessing the criticalities and complexities of your business idea, while working on valuing its strengths.”
Nicky Deasy
“One of the big advantages of being part of an incubator like Biotope is that you’re immersed in an ecosystem of people who have the expertise and industry connections you need to succeed.”
Kārlis Ūdris
“Biotope is really helping us with our transition to commercially launching our product, through both funds and facilities but also their scientific network.”
Think you've got what it takes?
- Take part in our program to rapidly advance your technology
- Grow the confidence of you and your team
- Turn your startup into an investment-ready business