Transforming healthcare together

– Joining forces between excellent researchers and innovative businesses

Discover the power of collaboration between top-notch researchers and visionary businesses.

Explore the following areas:

• Funding opportunities
• Successful partnerships
• Navigating the legal landscape

Explore the Power of Collaboration

In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, collaboration between pioneering researchers and forward-thinking businesses is the key to transformative change. The “Transforming Healthcare Together” track offers a dynamic platform where these two essential components of progress converge.

Whether you’re an academic researcher seeking funding or a business leader looking to partner with innovative researchers, this track offers invaluable insights and networking opportunities.

Join us at “Transforming Healthcare Together” and explore the Power of Collaboration!

This track is designed for researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, legal experts, and anyone passionate about driving positive change in healthcare through collaboration.

Why Attend?

• Networking: Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for healthcare transformation.
• Sharing insights: Learn from leaders in the field and gain practical insights to accelerate your projects.
• Opportunity Identification: Discover potential collaborators, funding sources, and strategies for success.
• Legal Clarity: Ensure your project is on the right track in regard to the legal aspects of collaboration.

This event is in English.

Program

9.30-10.45: Successful collaborations between researchers and companies

Gain valuable insights from 5 case studies and success stories that showcase the power of productive partnerships. Learn from established collaborations that have driven innovation and achieved significant milestones in healthcare. Explore best practices for building and nurturing successful relationships between researchers and businesses, with an emphasis on mutual benefit and shared goals.

Keynote

Jakob Møller-Jensen, Head of Department (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), University of Southern Denmark

Moderator: Freja Ludvigsen, Partnerskaberne Aps

• FORCE Technology: High quality dental crowns for low-income patients
  Erik Stieper Brok, Analysis specialist, Materials test & analysis, FORCE Technology
• Pilotproject Asgard
  Edina Hadziselimovic, Medical Doctor, Bispebjerg and Frederiksberg Hospital
• Next Generation biotyping for proteotyping pathogenic bacteria
  Allan Stensballe, Associate Professor Aalborg University
• Better use of blood-serum messenger RNA as non-invasive biomarker by optimizing the quantification workflow
  Yan Yan, PhD, Co-founder, Chief Scientific Office, Omiics.
• Less administration – more health research
  Thomas Bonefeld Jørgensen, CEO and Founder, Unikk.me

10.45-11.00 Coffee and networking

11.00-12.00: Legal aspects in collaborative projects

Navigate the complex legal terrain of healthcare research and innovation. Delve into discussions about intellectual property rights and ethical considerations. Legal experts will guide you through the intricacies of healthcare, ensuring that your collaboration project is off to the best start.

Moderator: Freja Ludvigsen, Partnerskaberne Aps

How open science collaborations between universities and industry can support innovation in the life sciences.
Maria-Theresa Norn, Senior Researcher, The Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy, Aarhus University and DTU Centre for Technology Entrepreneurship

Danish Patent and Trademark Office – Unlocking the World of Intellectual Property Rights
Stine Tetzschner Olsen Calum, Patent Examiner, Danish Patent and Trademark Office

Patentgruppen – Navigating the Patent Process: Simplifying Complexity
Jørgen Møller, CEO, Partner, Patent Attorney, European Design Attorney, Patentgruppen
Christiane Beck, Qualified IP Administrator, Patentgruppen

Tech Transfer Office: Brief guide to collaborating with university researchers
Liv Thomsen, Business Developer, University of Southern Denmark

12.00-13.30: Lunch, exhibition and networking

13.30-16.00 Funding opportunities within health innovation

Discover the myriad of funding opportunities available to support healthcare innovation. Learn about grants, investments, and partnerships that can fuel your research or business endeavors. Leading experts and funding organizations will provide insights on how to access these vital resources, ensuring that your healthcare initiatives have the financial support they need to thrive.

Moderator: Freja Ludvigsen, Partnerskaberne Aps

• • Innovation Fund Denmark: Investing in those who find the solutions of the future
    Steen Bennike, Investment Officer, Innovation Fund
  • Bio Innovation Institute: Bringing ideas to life and research to market
    Louise Clemmensen, Science Strategy at BioInnovation Institute
  • “TBA”
    Flemming Sørensen, Investor Relations Specialist, Keystone 
  • Funding in Denmark and the EU is not so difficult – find the easier shortcuts to relevant funding programmes and tricks how to apply successfully.
    Allan Nordby Ottesen, Chief consultant, South Denmark European Office
    Anna Jørgensen, EU-consultant, South Denmark European Office
    Maria Hardt Schønnemann, Fundraiser, Health Innovation Centre of Southern Denmark