The BioEscalator Pitch Battle is to return for the sixth consecutive year, with Oxford North again proudly sponsoring this exceptional event.
The BioEscalator is the University of Oxford's thriving incubator for fast-growing biomedical companies based in Old Road Campus.
Scheduled for Thursday 26 June, this year’s competition will see talented resident companies showcasing their innovative ideas and business models in a riveting pitch battle, each competing for the prestigious title of “Best Pitch.”
The competition does not end there as the winner also will be awarded a prize of £2,000 to further support their entrepreneurial journey.
This year's esteemed judging panel is:
Joanna Smart – Investor at BGF
Dr Rebecca Todd – Venture Capital Investor, Longwall Ventures
Dr Tom Brown (Jr) – Scientist, Angel Investor & Exited Co-Founder/Managing Director, ATDBio
Kevin Maskell - CEO, CSO & Co-founder at Bioarchitech
Dr Claire Shingler, business manager at BioEscalator, said: "This event is not just about competition; it provides our start-ups with an opportunity to refine their investment pitches and gain invaluable insights from a panel of investors and other industry experts. We are particularly grateful to Oxford North for generously sponsoring the event."
Simon Ruck, managing director of Oxford North added: "Supporting initiatives such as the BioEscalator's is crucial because they foster innovation and collaboration. We are thrilled to be part of an evening that highlights such talented entrepreneurs and their groundbreaking ideas. Best of luck to all the companies taking part."
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