BioVaria 2026: Life Science Innovation & Knowledge Transfer Conference

BioVaria 2026: Life Science Innovation & Knowledge Transfer Conference

BioVaria is a leading European life-science innovation conference connecting knowledge transfer professionals, researchers, start-ups, investors, and industry representatives. Held in Munich, the event showcases commercially promising academic technologies and early-stage ventures through curated presentations, startup pitches, and targeted partnering opportunities.

BioVaria is a leading European life-science innovation event that brings together technology transfer professionals, researchers, innovators, start-ups, investors and biotech/pharma industry representatives from across Europe. The conference highlights commercially attractive licensing opportunities and showcases promising early-stage technologies and ventures emerging from academia and research institutions.

What to Expect

  • A curated programme featuring presentations on licensable life-science technologies and breakthrough research.

  • A dedicated Startup Pitch & Partner track where selected start-ups compete for visibility and awards, connect with investors in one-on-one speed dating sessions, and expand strategic partnerships.

  • Extensive networking opportunities throughout the two-day programme — including investor breakfasts, networking receptions, and thematic sessions.

Key Features

  • Networking & Speed Dating: Engage directly with venture capitalists and industry partners.

  • Startup Pitches & Awards: Compete for BioVaria Startup Awards in the Emerging and Rising categories.

  • Presentations & Sessions: Hear the latest insights on translating scientific innovations into commercial impact.

Who Should Attend

  • Technology transfer offices and innovation scouts

  • Life-science researchers and academic inventors

  • Early-stage and growth-stage biotechnology and medtech start-ups

  • Investors, corporate business development and licensing professionals

Organisers: BioVaria is organised by Ascenion and a consortium of European technology transfer organisations.

More Information & Registration: Visit the official event website at www.biovaria.org

Testimonials

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There was ample opportunity to learn from colleagues through the workshop sessions or more formally through speakers either sharing their years of experience or their state of the art research. Well worth attending.

John Gleeson

University of Limerick, Ireland

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This is a wonderful conference to expand the horizon of my knowledge of tech transfer and commercialisation.

Seung-Ho Lee

Deltatech-Korea, South Korea

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International presence is amazing, so many countries, universities... represented here!!

Christian Massus

SATT Aquitaine, France

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I am happy to be able to share my own experiences with other colleagues via various courses, and I enjoy every moment I can spend in this network. Proud to be part of the ASTP community!

Paul van Dun

KU Leuven, Belgium

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Good opportunity to discuss common issues with fellow professionals and to get updates about the community.

Giuseppe Visimberga

Leiden University, Netherlands