Riding the Wave: Building Life Science Ventures Together
What does it really take to turn a scientific idea into a venture ready to grow faster and stronger?
In Life Sciences, great science is only the starting point. Building a successful venture requires the right entrepreneurial mindset, access to international networks, market validation, strategic partnerships, funding and the right ecosystem to navigate each step of the journey.
As an official side event of WAVE by Vento, Bioindustry Park brings together leading players from the innovation ecosystem to explore how startups can move from science to venture, from local validation to global ambition.
Through insights from ESCP, BioInnovation Institute (BII), SellaLab and Siena Lane Partners, we will explore the different building blocks of a Life Science venture's growth journey — from developing an entrepreneurial mindset and accessing international incubation opportunities to accelerating market validation and approaching new healthcare markets.
The conversation will then shift to the startup perspective, sharing their own journeys, ambitions, and the challenges they are navigating as they build their ventures.
This is not about looking back at a finished success story. It is about understanding what it takes to build the journey ahead — and how the right ecosystem can make that journey faster, smarter and more international.
Who should join?
This event is designed for:
Life Science founders and early-stage startups looking to grow, connect and explore international opportunities
Researchers and scientists considering the entrepreneurial path for their technologies
Investors and corporate innovation teams looking for emerging Life Science ventures and new collaboration opportunities
Accelerators, incubators, universities and innovation ecosystem players interested in connecting with international partners
Anyone working at the intersection of science, entrepreneurship, healthcare and innovation
Come meet the people and organizations that can help turn scientific potential into scalable health ventures — and connect with others building the future of Life Sciences.
Agenda
14:00 - 14:30 | Welcome Coffee & Registration
14:30 – 14:35 | Welcome & Setting the Scene | Bioindustry Park – Valentina Anrò
14:35 -14:45 | Building the Entrepreneurial Mindset | ESCP – Simone Marino
14:45 – 14:55 | From Science to Venture: International Incubation Opportunities | BioInnovation Institute (BII) - Maddalena Adorno
14:55 – 15:05 | Accelerating Innovation Through Open Innovation and Startup Growth | SellaLab – Christian Clarizio
15:05-15:15 | Going Global: Entering the new Healthcare Market | Siena Lane Partners – John Pavia
15:15 -15:35 | From Challenge to Growth: Lessons from the Startup Journey
15:35 - 15:45 | Connecting the Ecosystem
Q&A session
Join us and ride the wave from science to global ambition.