Nucleate Norway: Inside VC + Launch Event
Empowering the Next Generation of Life Science Innovators
About the Event:
This event combines two key parts:
🔹 Inside VC – Focusing on venture capital and featuring a pitch competition for university-based startups and projects.
🔸 Launch – Celebrating the achievements of the Norwegian chapter of Nucleate and outlining the next steps.
Both parts will bring together founders, investors, and industry leaders to explore challenges and opportunities in biotech entrepreneurship, with a focus on Norway’s life science ecosystem. Overall, the event will unite university organizations, biotech founders, and investors, creating a prime opportunity for discussion, collaboration, and networking.
Event Program:
10:30 AM - COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
11:00 AM - OPENING REMARKS BY NUCLEATE NORWAY
11:15 AM - INSIGHTS FROM LIFE SCIENCE VC
11:45 AM - BUILDING A BIOTECH STARTUP IN NORWAY
12:15 PM - LUNCH BREAK
1:00 PM - CRAFTING A COMPELLING PITCH DECK
1:30 PM - LIFE SCIENCE STARTUP SHOWCASE
2:30 PM - COFFEE BREAK AND NETWORKING
3:00 PM - LEVERAGING AVAILABLE OPPORTUNITIES
3:30 PM - FUTURE TRENDS OF BIOTECH INNOVATION
4:00 PM - CLOSING REMARKS BY NUCLEATE NORWAY
4:15 PM - AFTERPARTY WITH NETWORKING AND MINGLING
5:30 PM - CLOSED DINNER
Event Highlights:
☕ Coffee & Networking – Kick off the day by connecting with fellow innovators and investors.
🧬 Keynote: The Role of VC in Life Science – Insights on what investors look for in biotech startups and how to secure funding.
🛠️ Panel: Building a Biotech Startup in Norway – Experts discuss fundraising, scaling, and navigating Norway’s unique biotech landscape.
📊 Workshop: Crafting a Winning Pitch Deck – Learn how to avoid common mistakes and structure a compelling pitch that captures investor interest.
🎤 Startup Showcase & Feedback Session – Early-stage startups pitch their ideas and receive expert feedback from a panel.
🔍 Panel: Leveraging Opportunities in Life Science – Academics and industry leaders discuss funding programs, research facilities, and support networks for startups.
🔮 Future Trends in Biotech Innovation – A forward-looking discussion on emerging technologies and investment opportunities in the biotech space.
🍾 Afterparty & Networking – Unwind and forge valuable connections with investors, founders, and industry experts.
🎉 Closed Dinner (Invite-Only) – An exclusive opportunity for deeper discussions with key stakeholders.
Whether you're a founder, researcher, or investor, this event is your chance to gain actionable insights, refine your pitch, and build relationships that drive innovation forward.
🌍 Location: Oslo Cancer Cluster
📅 Date: June 2, 2025
🕙 Time: 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Why Attend the Inside VC + Launch Event?
For Founders & Aspiring Entrepreneurs:
🚀 Connect with potential investors, collaborators, and advisors.
💡 Learn how to turn cutting-edge research into viable biotech ventures.
🎤 Get inspired by real stories from successful startup founders in the Nordics.
For Students & Academic Trainees:
🎓 Explore non-traditional science careers in entrepreneurship, VC, and industry.
📘 Gain insights into startup building, investment, and business development.
🤝 Network with leaders shaping the future of biotech in Scandinavia.
For Academics & Researchers:
🔬 Discover how your research can have real-world impact through commercialization.
🧠 Build bridges with founders and companies seeking scientific expertise.
🧭 Contribute to discussions on innovation pathways and translational science.
For Investors & Venture Capitalists:
💼 Meet top emerging talent and early-stage startups from across the region.
🌟 Explore deal flow from the academic pipeline and connect with future co-investors.
🇳🇴 Understand the unique dynamics of the Scandinavian biotech ecosystem.
For Industry Professionals & Executives:
📈 Spot innovation trends and strategic partnership opportunities.
🗣️ Share your insights and shape the next wave of biotech leaders.
🔗 Engage with a high-potential talent pool and future collaborators.
About the Host:
Nucleate is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the next generation of biotech leaders. With chapters spanning 41 geographic regions and participation from over 280 academic institutions, Nucleate sparks new intellectual communities and embeds emerging talent within a global biotech community. Through open-access educational programming, Nucleate helps democratize biotech innovation — removing barriers and helping founders concentrate on building transformational technologies. Visit www.nucleate.xyz for more information, and visit https://nucleate.xyz/privacy-policy/ to read our privacy policy.
We want to thank our HQ supporters for championing our open-access mission and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs!
Platinum: Eli Lilly and Company, Genentech, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals, MilliporeSigma
Philanthropic Support: Lyda Hill Philanthropies
Preferred Partners: Pillar VC, Amino Collective, Excedr, Mercury, Brex, Fedsprout
In-Kind Support: AcademicLabs, Lens.org, SynBioBeta