Considering the very strong increase of Covid-19 cases and the new sanitary instructions, we have decided to postpone TWB START-UP DAY in order to keep the event in face-to-face format, which is much more friendly than the online format tested last year. 

Initially scheduled on Thursday, February 3, 2022, TWB START-UP DAY is postponed to Tuesday, June 21, 2022 in Toulouse (change of location: Espaces Vanel - Arche Marengo - 1 allée Jacques Chaban-Delmas - Toulouse). 

Join us at the 5th edition of TWB START-UP DAY in Toulouse (France), in partnership with Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation, IAR, The French Tech Toulouse and ShakeUpFactory.

This event aims to bring together in the field of industrial biotechnologies: start-uppers seeking to expand their business activity, entrepreneurs wishing to develop an innovation, investors and industrials looking for disruptive solutions and all other international private and public stakeholders in this field, all working for an eco-responsible industry. 

TWB START-UP DAY will be divided in key notes and thematic sessions, and long networking times (BtoB meetings). Two major themes will be at the heart of the discussions: Cell based products and Microbiota.

The 2022 edition will host two pitch contests, one “Fast track it!” dedicated to start-ups developing their technologies and a new one “Go for it!” dedicated to entrepreneurs in the final stage of the ideation.

Winners of the pitch contests will be awarded:

• “Fast track it!”: technical services on TWB platforms valued at €50,000 and participation opportunities with IAR (The French Bioeconomy cluster) & Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation.
  
  

• “Go for it!”: mentoring services, equivalent to four days, provided by TWB and its ecosystem, and by Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation, The French Tech Toulouse and ShakeUpFactory.

NEW FOR THE APPLICANTS: The day before the 5th edition of TWB® START-UP DAY will be dedicated to start-uppers and entrepreneurs who apply (exclusive visit of TWB new premises & exchange opportunities business and scientific experts).

Key figures: 

• 250 attendees from 10+ countries

• 40+ start-up companies

• Investors, industrials, tech transfer structures, academic labs…

Inside the event: 

• Key notes & thematic sessions 

• TWB Awards 2021 with 2 start-up pitch contests: « Fast track it! » and « Go for it! »  

• Virtual BtoB meetings 

More info 

Registration

Contact: aurelie.le-gal@inrae.fr