SPARK Norway Educational Forum: How to form a life science startup

Learn more about the process of translating academic research into successful ventures from a highly experienced life science executive.

Get insights into how innovative research can be transformed to viable ventures, and how to navigate the unique challenges of biotech entrepreneurship.

Key elements of startup formation, including intellectual property considerations, funding mechanisms, regulatory pathways, and strategic partnerships will be covered.

The session will also highlight both opportunities and challenges inherent in moving discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace.

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Speaker

Tom PikeTom Pike
Life Science Industry Professional - Consultant Board assignments

Tom has more than 30 years experience from pharmaceutical, diagnostic and med-tech industry. He has held several executive roles, including General Manager of Roche Norway, Partner at the VC fund NeoMed and Chairman of the board of Vaccibody among many other board positions.

Tom has a degree in Pharmacology from University of Aberdeen and is now Chairman of the board in Inven2 and Assistant Professor at OsloMet.


SPARK Norway Educational Forum are monthly open meetings organized by UiO:Life Science and SPARK Norway partners.

Organiser

UiO:Life Science
Published May 19, 2025 1:32 PM - Last modified Sep. 4, 2025 8:17 AM