BioM Special Lectures Weeks
The Life Science Business Series 2025
The Life Science Business Series 2025
18-27 November 2025 | 5 Virtual Lectures & 1 In-Person Networking Event
Join us for a unique lecture series tailored to Life Science start-ups, founders, researchers, and innovators. Over two weeks, five compact online sessions provide deep insights into commercialization, market strategy, intellectual property, funding, and exit planning – delivered by top industry experts.
The series concludes with an in-person Get-together event at the BioM Campus in Martinsried.
Key Data
Date: 18 to 27 November 2025
Time: 4.00 p.m. – 5.30 p.m. (CET)
Location: Online (Zoom Meetings) & BioM Campus Martinsried
Language: English
Format: 5 virtual lectures & 1 in-person networking event
Topics
Bonus: Participants of all five lectures will be invited to a personal on-campus gathering to exchange ideas, build connections & take the next step together at the BioM Campus Meeting & Get-together in Martinsried.
Objective
The BioM Special Lectures Weeks provide scientists, aspiring founders, start-ups and young life science companies with compact and practice-oriented insights into key strategic aspects of building a successful venture - from innovation paths to market analysis, IP and financing through to growth strategies. In five expert-led virtual sessions, participants gain focused input to navigate the transition from research to real-world impact.
Target group
The lectures are aimed at:
- Founders, scientists, start-ups and young companies from the fields of biotechnology, medical technology and digital health.
- Persons who are about to or in the middle of commercializing innovative technologies - whether with initial ideas or already on the way to financing, growth or exit.
- Business developers, tech transfer offices and start-up consultants who benefit from the practical insights and the exchange with experts and like-minded people.
Participation Fees
| Ticket Option | Fee | Details |
| Single Session | 65 € | Per virtual lecture (choose individually) |
| Early Bird Full Pass* | 230 € | All 5 lectures – registration until 15th October |
| Regular Full Pass* | 280 € | All 5 lectures – registration from 16th Oct - 10th Nov |
| Bonus: Campus Get-together event | Free | Registration required in advance until 12th Nov |
All prices are excl. VAT.
*Full Pass includes: access to the Campus Get-together in Martinsried, access to all lecture slides and a certificate of participation!
*Full Pass includes: access to the Campus Get-together in Martinsried, access to all lecture slides and a certificate of participation!
Main Contents & Speakers
Further information on the programme and the speakers can be found in this agenda. (coming soon)
Week 1: From Idea to Strategy - Building the Foundation for Commercial Success
Speaker: Thorsten Lambertus, ESMT, DEEP Institute
Key Content:
- Starting with a problem vs. Starting with a solution
- Scientific mindset meets entrepreneurial framing
- Role and value of incubators, accelerators & tech transfer
- Beyond the pipeline – emerging technologies and innovation models
Speaker: Angelo Mößlang, Mentor
Key Content:
- Market definition with Total available market (TAM), Serviceable addressable market (SAM) & Serviceable obtainable market (SOM)
- Regulatory hurdles & frameworks for biopharmaceuticals (FDA/EMA/Bfarm/PMDA/etc)
- Reimbursement strategies and timelines
- Competitor analysis and market positioning
Speaker: Dr. rer. nat. Bettina Hermann, V.O.
Key Content:
- IP as a value driver and negotiation asset
- When to file and how to come up with an ideal strategy
- Aligning IP with funding and exit strategies
- IP models vs. Licensing models
Week 2: From Capital to Growth - Shaping the Future of Your Ventures
Speaker: Dr. Matthias Kromayer, MIG Capital
Key Content:
- Types of investors & investments
- Public grants, angel funding, seed and early-stage VCs
- Non-dilutive and dilutive funding models
- Investor types and what they bring
- Cap table strategy and founder ownership
- Term sheet essentials
- Start-up valuation fundamentals
Speaker: Dr. Alexander Veith, A&O Shearman
Key Content:
- Timing, readiness & market signals for late-stage funding
- Team structure (complementary skills and organizational structures)
- Value of experienced investors (network, advice, credibility)
- What is evaluated during due diligence?
- Different exits for investors (IPO, acquisition, failure)
Bonus: Campus Get-together (In-Person Networking Event)
Register separately here for this in-person event and find further information.
REGISTRATION
Secure your spot by registering electronically using the registration form below.
- Select “Full Pass Ticket for the entire lecture series” or “Tickets for individual lectures” and confirm with a click.
- Then select again in the drop-down field how many lectures you are interested in and by ticking the boxes which specific lectures you would like to attend.
Also indicate whether you are interested in the Campus Get-together In-Person Event.
Please also note our cancellation deadlines according to our GTC.
If you have any questions, please contact our Events Team under events@bio-m.org.
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