NLSDays Nordic Star is a pitch competition for Nordic life science SMEs. During Nordic Life Science Days on 18-19 September 2024, a selection of high-potential Nordic SMEs will compete for the Nordic Star Award.
To apply for the competition, fill in the application form below before 31 May 2024. 20 companies are selected by a jury consisting of high-profile investors and big pharma scouts to pitch their innovation in front of the NLSDays attendees. The selected companies receive one free ticket to NLSDays 2024, including access to the partnering platform.
During NSLDays 2024, the selected companies will give a four-minute pitch of their company in front of the audience and the jury. The winner will be announced during NLSDays’ Closing Ceremony.
The company with the highest investment potential, selected by the jury of investors and pharma representatives will receive prize of 10,000 EUR in cash, in-kind services and 2 full-access tickets to NLSDays 2025.
The NLSDays 2024 Nordic Stars Pitch Competition jury:
Dr. Elena Fernandez-Kleinlein – JLABS EMEA, Johnson & Johnson
Dr. Sara Kangaspeska – Innovestor
Dr. Markus Dietrich – Hadean Ventures
Ms. Inka Mero – Voima Ventures
Dr. Chloé Leprêtre – Servier
Dr. Lovisa Backemar – EIR Ventures
Dr. Marjo Puumalainen – SwedenBIO
What you get if selected: