The summit offers investors an opportunity to network and explore business and investment opportunities in the field of science through pitch sessions and meet-and-match with researchers and spinouts from Aarhus University.
The cases attending will cover a wide spectrum ranging from biotech & pharma to nanoscience and more.
When and where
May 9, 2023
Aarhus Investor Summit | Science Edition will take place at INCUBA Navitas in central Aarhus.
Who should attend
The event is for active investors with an interest in science and commercialization of research.
Program
Moderator: Mai Louise Agerskov, CEO, INCUBA
13:30 Check-in & Bubbles
14:00 Welcome by Mai Louise Agerskov, CEO, INCUBA and Lone Ryg Olsen, Director of Enterprise and Innovation, Aarhus University
14:15 Keynote: ’How NLC helps spinouts enter the market’ by Thomas Kousholt, Venture Partner, NLC
14:35 Keynote: ’A look at spinouts and how universities, foundations and investors can help create viable companies in the future’ by Birgitte Nauntofte, Chairman of the board, Aarhus University
14:55 Coffee break
15:30 Keynote: ‘How do business angels invest in life science spinouts?’ by Jan Mousing, Ph.D. and Founder of VPCIR biosciences
15:50 Pitch session with five spinouts, including feedback from the panel.
Moderator: Anette Miltoft, Head of Technology Transfer Office, Aarhus University
Spinouts:
17:30 Panel debate: ‘Is there a place for business angels in life science investments?’
Moderator: Claus Hansen, Co-Creating Venture Builder
18:00 Keynote: ‘A look into the future: Which technologies will create spinouts going forward and how can investors take part early in the process at universities?’ by Brian Vinter, Vice Dean, Technical Sciences, Aarhus University
18:20 Closing remarks by Mai Louise Agerskov, CEO, INCUBA
18:30 Meet & connect – network, wine and tapas
Networking
A list of participants will be distributed ahead of the summit to support networking and enable you to reach out to relevant people prior to the event and pre-book 1:1 meetings.
Photos and video
A photographer will be present throughout the event. Photos and videos may be used in marketing of Aarhus Investor Summit on different communication platforms. If you do not want to be included, please let us know at info@aarhusinvestorsummit.dk.
Questions?
Please reach out to:
Jeppe Wang Hjørngaard, Director of Acceleration & Investor Relations, jeh@incuba.dk