biosaxony’s Cooperation Partners
biosaxony works in close cooperation with companies and research institutes as well as networks of the biotechnology industry – even beyond the borders of Saxony.
BIO-NET LEIPZIG Technologietransfergesellschaft mbH
Facts
- consortium partner of the Sächsische Koordinierungsstelle für Biotechnologie, biosaxony
- focus on biotechnology in the health industry, environmental and energy technology in the region of Leipzig
- consultation of founding entrepreneurs and financial advice
- arrangement of contacts to promotional institutes and investors
- initiation and management of F&E projects and associations
Main Focus
The company BIO-NET LEIPZIG Technologietransfergesellschaft mbH has three main business fields:
- BIO-START
- know-how for start-ups
- financial consulting and
- arrangement of contacts
- BIO-COACH
- project management temporary business management
- strategic management consulting
- integration in regional and across-regional networks and projects
- BIO-TALK
- information and communication platform
- contact and network servicing
- event management
Objective
- commercialisation of biotech know-how
- technology transfer for scientists and entrepreneurs
- consultation of public offices and politics
- marketing and promotion of biotechnology and healthcare.
biodresden e.V.
Facts
- founded in 2000 to coordinate and support the development of biotechnology in the region of Dresden
- association consisting of industry, science, consultation offices, investors and local authorities
- connection of relevant players which are involved in the development of biotechnology in the region of Dresden
Main Focus
- promotion and expansion of the network
- coordination of information
- consultation with companies, scientists and politics
- provision of project assistants
- support for start-ups
- promotion to receive foreign investments
Objective
Development of an interdisciplinary powerful network for biotechnology in Dresden, by combining bio-sciences, engineering, technologies and medicine.
AGIL GmbH Leipzig
- initiative of the German Chamber of Commerce
- Agency for the Promotion of Innovation and Technology Transfer
BIO Deutschland
- voice of the German biotechnology industry ("one voice") within the society and politics
- positioning of the German biotechnology industry as a decisive success factor for Germany’s competitiveness
- international positioning of the German biotechnology industry
- active cooperation with bio-regions and their support
Business Angels Sachsen e.V.
- Informal capital and know-how to promote young, innovative companies in Saxony
- Support of companies in a difficult business situation
Council of European Bioregions (CEBR)
- EU-wide platform for biotechnology initiatives
- support of local bio-communities with direct services such as subject-oriented networking, partnering and promotion of clusters
- European network of biotechnology supporters
Corporate Finance Holding (CFH)
- investment company, since 1995 very successful activities for start-ups and medium-sized companies
- focus: technology-oriented companies or companies with interesting market positioning
- committed partner of entrepreneurs: support by provision of capital, know-how and network
Dresden Exists
- foundation initiative of colleges and research institutes in the city of Dresden
- supports students, graduates and research associates on their path to self-employed work since 1999
- seminars on subjects like financing, marketing and business administration
- individual competency training to acquire entrepreneurial abilities
- Entrepreneurship in Life Sciences: special programs
futureSAX Businessplan GmbH
- business plan competition in Saxony consisting of 3 phases
- support of innovative founders and entrepreneurs in the successful realisation of their business ideas or growth plans: seminars free of charge, professional assessments and individual coaching
- arrangement of the provision of information, contacts and cooperation with jurors, investors, entrepreneurs and partners
Germany Trade and Invest
- association of the Federal Republic of Germany for foreign trade and location marketing
- information on investment opportunities in Germany, conditions and promotional programs on site
- companies planning to establish a branch in Germany will receive comprehensive consultation, free of charge, and support during the entire process
- companies established in Germany will receive daily available up-to-date information on foreign markets, invitations to bids in foreign countries, investments and development projects, legal and customs information, desired businesses by foreign companies
- addresses of lawyers and lawyers specialising in patents and of information and contact offices
Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB)
- central promotional bank of the Federal State of Saxony
- support of companies in technology transfer developing ideas to products, support in securing job or in the new creation of jobs and advanced training for staff members
- promotion of jobs, founding entrepreneurs and educational projects using the European Social Fund
- credits at reduced rates of interest for investments in the protection of the climate and the environment
Wirtschaftsförderung Sachsen GmbH (WfS)
- central contact for companies of all industries and sizes wishing to benefit from the locational advantages of Saxony
- active support of Saxon companies in opening up new markets: sales promotion and arrangement of cooperation
- services for foreign economic delegations
- in cooperation with partners, initiation of projects for an inter-regional cooperation in the context of different initiatives of the European Union (in particular INTERREG)