November 25th & 26th, 2025
14th edition

STRASBOURG, FR

Valentine Delabie

And the winners of the Pitch Sessions are…

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And the winners of the Pitch Sessions are…

MediSieve Ltd., elected as the most innovative start-up

Among 50 applications, 19 start-ups were selected to pitch during the Start-up Slams at BioFIT in different categories such as cell-therapy, cardio-metabolic, wound-care, animal health, cancer and CNS. MediSieve Ltd., an English start-up represented by George Frodsham, founder and CEO, is the winner of this year’s edition of the Start-up Slams, from the cancer category.

“We were very pleased to be one of the winners of the pitching contest at BioFIT. These pitching sessions are really valuable opportunities to showcase MediSieve to an audience of potential partners and investors, to share with them the work we’re doing and progress that we’ve made. Winning the award of “most innovative start-up” in a highly competitive line-up, was great further recognition of our work.” George Frodsham – Founder and CEO

MediSieve spun-out from University College London in 2015 to develop and commercialise magnetic blood filtration. The company has raised a total of £2.1M in equity funding and won grants worth a total of over £2M from the Wellcome Trust, Innovate UK, NIHR i4i and the EU Horizon 2020 SME Instrument. With the ability to specifically and selectively remove disease causing agents from the blood, magnetic blood filtration has the potential to transform the treatment of blood borne diseases. The company’s initial targets include Sepsis, Leukaemia and Malaria. Located in the new Imperial College Translation and Innovation Hub in White City, the company is preparing for first in man trials in 2019.

ALCEDIAG, elected as the most promising technology

35 TTOs, universities, research institutes and companies applied to the Collaborative and Licensing Opportunity Presentations to showcase their technology in front of potential partners in order to entail a collaborative project and / or a licensing deal. 9 of them have been selected to pitch during BioFIT in 4 different categories: diagnostic, CNS, cell-therapy and infection. ALCEDIAG, represented by Marianne Morini, Business Development Manager, received the “Most promising Technology” award

“We are very proud to win this award! It means that our achievements in developing accurate blood tests for precision psychiatry are appealing not only to clinicians and patients but also to pharma companies and investors who were in the jury. We are convinced that this award will contribute to improve our visibility and to gain additional market traction in the coming weeks…” Marianne Morini, Business Development Manager

ALCEDIAG is a precision diagnostics company with a first focus on mental health. The company develops blood-based diagnostic solutions for psychiatric diseases based on proprietary biomarkers. In addition, the company has developed a biomarker discovery platform that can be used for different types of pathologies (neuropsychiatry, inflammatory diseases, cancer) as well as cell tests allowing the modeling of the impact of drugs on patients and more precisely the potential psychiatric adverse side effects induced by drugs.

Velabs Therapeutics GmbH, elected as the most innovative offer

11 innovative offers have been selected among service providers and technology platforms that applied to the Service Presentations. They showcased their offer in front of potential clients. Velabs Therapeutics, represented by Dr. Christoph Antz, Managing Director, received the “Most innovative offer” award.

“I was attending the Pitch session in order to (a) leverage our company’s visibility, (b) to have an external and independent view on it by experts and (c) to increase our chances finding potentially interested collaboration partners during BioFIT, which, after all, is morphing more and more to a bigger European high quality meeting, comparable to BioEurope and other formats. I did not do it for winning the price, for sure. The announcement of Velabs as a winner really surprised me, as I felt the level of competition extremely high, having heard all the other top pitches. So last not least, I am happy about the price and very proud, that we could do it! We feel honored by the jury’s decision and hope to fulfill the expectations in the field, which is full of good concepts and strong competitors, even in our narrow field of microfluidic screening. We consider the jury’s vote as a validation of our concept and technology.” Dr. Christoph Antz, Managing Director

Velabs is a leading pioneer in microfluidics-based technologies for functional screening of antibodies. Our high-throughput screening platform allows for testing millions of correctly paired fully natural IgGs from humans and mice for therapeutic effects, rather than just for binding. Rare functional hits are readily  identified, which might be laborious or even impossible using other technologies. Velabs’ antibody screens can thus significantly and competitively shorten pre-clinical development.

AND BioPharma, elected as the most innovative animal health project

3 innovative animal health projects have been selected among companies that applied to the Animal Health Collaborative Opportunity Presentations and showcased their project in front of potential partners and investors. AND BioPharma, a Belgium project represented by Peter Jens, CEO and Business Development, is the winner of this year’s edition of the Animal Health Collaborative Opportunity Presentations.

“AND BioPharma was present last year in BioFIT Lille and we were surprised about the gigantic partnering effort that was organised. As we originate from agriculture we are not used to “everybody doing it with everybody”. Yet we think it is the way forward. Diversity in partnerships will deliver the greatest value to farmers, patients and citizens alike. Hence, we opted to pitch our intriguing, disruptive and remarkable DNA selftoxicity technology in Marseille and, lo and behold, we won an award for “most innovative animal health project”. Of course, the project is really about improving mammalian health, but the industry still makes a difference between animals and humans. We look forward to be present at BioFIT 2020 in Strasbourg….” Peter Jens, CEO and Business Development

AND Biopharma stimulates, in collaboration with the pharmaceutical industry, healthcare providers, insurance companies and thoughtleaders, the natural balance between hosts and troublesome invaders in humans and other animals. By the development of efficient and effectual medicines based on the powerful and proven self DNA-inhibition principle, discovered and patented at Frederico II University, Napels, Italy.

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HACKATHON ON[e]Life 2019: “Hack Your Senses” Transform One Sense to Another

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HACKATHON ON[e]Life 2019: “Hack Your Senses” Transform One Sense to Another

Marseille – December 10th & 11th 2019

ON[e]Life

ON[e]Life is a multi-expertise platform that aims to accelerate the development of biotechnology and e-health companies and to create bridges between life sciences and digital technologies. ON[e]Life is a driving-ecosystem actor focusing on worldwide digital transformation of life sciences, medicine, health and spread it through international collaborations.

 Hackathon

A Hackathon is a multi-day event where a team of creators / innovators (developers, doctor, students, clinicians, etc.) works together on a disruptive project using collaborative computer programming. This creative process is frequently used in the field of digital innovation (Briscoe & Mulligan, London’s Digital Economy, 2014). For the last two years, we have applied this process towards life sciences, medicine and health and we wish to replicate it.

 The project

Organized for the third time this Hackathon is dedicated to facilitate bridges between artificial intelligence and life sciences, medicine and health. ON[e]Life’s aims to promote and engage R&D collaborations between these two worlds to accelerate the translational research phase and the go-to-market of disruptive products (access to patients).

Format

On the day of the event, a 24-hour countdown will be launched. Teams will work on their projects with help of mentors on site. After these 24 hours, participants will pitch their projects for 3-5 minute in front of the jury. Each team will produce an innovative project that will be evaluated by a jury of professionals according to well-defined criteria.

HACKATHON 2019 – PROGRAMME

Hack your senses : Transform one sense to another for better Health and Well-Being

 

December 10th  2019 – Hackathon

9.00 am- 12.00 pm – Setting & Bootcamp with all participants

 2.00 pm- 8.00 pm – Technical Mentoring (IA, biosensors, biology, physicians)

 

December 10th 2019 – Symposium

6.00 pm- 7.00 pm – Data Security, Sharing & Innovation

Pascal STACCINI – CHU Nice

7.00 pm – 8.00 pm – Cybernetic or Biological Enhancement towards Human Immortality

Pierre Grand-Dufay

Olivier Oullier

Miroslav Radman

 

 December 11th , 2019 – Hackathon

9.00 am- 12.00 pm – Business & Marketing Mentoring Marketing

1.30 pm- 3.30 pm –Hacakthon Project Pitches

3.30 pm- 4.00 pm – Jury Deliberation

4.00 pm- 4.30 pm – Award Ceremony

4.30 pm- 5.00 pm – Conclusion & Networking

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We are very honoured to count Alzprotect among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count Alzprotect among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Alzprotect for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Contributing Sponsor

AlzProtect is a biopharmaceutical company discovering and developing drug candidates, for the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and orphan tauopathies such as Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP).

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Roche, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health, Alzprotect and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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We are very honoured to count Roche among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count Roche among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Roche for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Bronze Sponsor

As a pioneer in healthcare, Roche has been committed to improving lives since the company was founded in 1896. Today, Roche creates innovative medicines and diagnostics tests for millions of patients.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Roche, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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We are very honoured to count Innate Pharma among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count Innate Pharma among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Innate Pharma for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Contributing Sponsor

Innate Pharma is a commercial stage oncology-focused biotech company dedicated to improving treatment and clinical outcomes for patients through therapeutic antibodies that harness the immune system to fight cancer..

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Innate Pharma, Genfit, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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We are very honoured to count Genfit among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count Genfit among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Genfit for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Silver Sponsor

GENFIT is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery and development of innovative therapeutic and diagnostic solutions in metabolic and liver related diseases where there are considerable unmet medical need.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Genfit, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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We are very honoured to count IPSEN among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count IPSEN among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to IPSEN for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Bronze Sponsor

Ipsen is a global specialty-driven biopharmaceutical group focused on innovation and specialty care. Their goal is to leave no patient behind and their mission is to prolong and improve patients’ lives and health outcomes, through launching at least one new molecular entity or meaningful indication each year.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, IPSEN, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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We are very honoured to count Pfizer among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

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We are very honoured to count Pfizer among the Sponsors of BioFIT 2019

Many thanks to Pfizer for joining BioFIT 2019 as a Gold Sponsor

Pfizer is a leading research-based biopharmaceutical company. They apply science and their global resources to deliver innovative therapies that extend and significantly improve lives. They make medicines and vaccines that help people when they are sick and prevent them from getting sick in the first place, as well as some of the world’s best-known consumer healthcare brands.

Pfizer teams work in developed and emerging markets to treat, cure and eradicate life-threatening conditions and challenge some of the most feared diseases of our time. aalso collaborates with healthcare providers, governments and local communities to support and expand access to reliable, affordable healthcare around the world.

Join key BioFIT 2019 sponsors such as Almirall, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Pfizer, Advent France Biotechnology, LFB, ONTOFORCE, MSD Animal Health and MSD to have the opportunity to:

  • Identify your organisation with the main partnering event in Europe dedicated to tech transfer, academia-industry collaborations, early-stage innovations and seed investment in Life Sciences
  • Highlight your interest in early-stage innovation
  • Present your ideas and technologies to key innovation players in Life Sciences
  • Enhance your visibility on an international scale and be recognised as a key innovative actor
  • Show your expertise thanks to specific communication tools

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The Biotechnology Community: “Be our biotech future”

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The Biotechnology Community: “Be our biotech future”

The biotechnology community is dedicated to every individual active or interested in the biotechnology industry. The purpose of this community is to create an international network with people from various disciplines who share interests, ideas and experiences to learn from each other. The ultimate goal is to become the leading biotechnology community in Europa and to organise a wide range of initiatives to bring this community together.

By joining the biotechnology community you will be provided with the latest news, events, developments, interviews, blogs, and vacancies from the industry. In addition, you will have the opportunity to get in touch with biotechnology organisations and professionals and discuss interesting topics with them.

In order to make this community as successful as possible, we need you! Because we would like to publish interviews with people or organisations in the biotechnology industry, and blogs or articles about interesting topics. Besides, sharing the community within your own network or by inviting others in our LinkedIn group, would be a big help.

Would you be open for an interview or writing a blog? Would you like to share your knowledge, opinions, and ideas? Or would you like to post a vacancy or contribute in another way? It is all possible!

Share it with us via our contact form or an email to info@biotechnologycommunity.com

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Life Science Tour on December 9th

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Life Science Tour on December 9th

Discover a rich international life science ecosystem in the Sud, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region

– Registration for this tour is now closed –

Take advantage of your visit to BioFIT on December 10th and 11th to take part in this tour of Marseille and its Life Science ecosystem the day before BioFIT (on December 9th):

  • Ecosystem presentation
  • Success stories
  • Visits
  • BioFIT welcome reception

AGENDA AND VISIT PROGRAMME – DECEMBER 9th, 2019

9:15 AMDeparture from Marseilles (Marseilles-Saint-Charles train station) by bus
10:15 AMPresentation and visit of the Georges Charpark Provence Campus
10:50 AMSuccess stories of the companies: Panaxium, Neuroservice, Neurosys
11:00 AMPresentation of the Life Sciences ecosystem
11:15 AMPresentation of the Metropole Aix-Marseilles Provence
11:30 AMPresentation of the Region Sud, the land of innovative therapies
12:00 PMNetworking lunch with Life Sciences companies and actors
1:15 PMDeparture from the Georges Charpark Provence Campus
2:00 PMPresentation and visit of the Grand Luminy Campus & AGL
2:30 PMSuccess stories of the companies: Innate Pharma / HalioDX in Hexagone
3:00 PMPresentation of the labs based in the campus: CIML, CIPHE & INMED
3:30 PMPresentation of Marseilles Immunopôle and MIMABS
4:00 PMPresentation of training offer in cancerology, immunology & diagnostics
4:30 PMTransfer to Marseilles
7:00 PMBioFIT Welcome reception at the InterContinental – Marseilles
Discover the whole programme

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