Scientists turning Founding Entrepreneurs
Researchers on their way to becoming entrepreneurs find excellent conditions in Saxony. Scientist wishing to use their research results and patents as a basis for a start-up or spin-off, are able to receive comprehensive know-how for founders directly here. The Saxon Business Plan Competition, futureSAX, promotes the successful realisation of innovative business ideas in industries ranging from bio / nano technology to IT. In addition, a participation in this competition grants access to a huge network of industry know-how and investment resources.
Tailor-made consultation for biotechnology-oriented founders is, among others, provided by:
- Saxony
- biosaxony
- futureSAX Business Plan Competition
- Leipzig
- AGIL GmbH Leipzig and
- BIO-NET Leipzig Technologietransfergesellschaft mbH
- SMILE (Self-Management Initiative Leipzig)
- Dresden
- Dresden Exists (Founding Initiative of the Technical University of Dresden)
Consultation services comprise, among others:
- information on promotional opportunities and patent protection
- optimisation of the Business Plan
- support of research and economic cooperation
- support in financing and contact to investors.