Example of public-private cooperation “Science4Life”

Started in 1998, the “Science4Life” society clears the way for founders and young entrepreneurs who are engaged in the field of life sciences and chemistry. The Venture Cup is conducted annually and has been an important tool for helping young entrepreneurs get started. It consists of three steps. Further information about the Science4Life Venture Cup can be found on their website. Additionally, the society provides a comprehensive information service consisting of online seminars, possible downloads and special workshops.

Everyone who has a business idea in the field of life sciences or chemistry can participate. At the start of the competition young companies should not be older than one year.

A comprehensive article about the “Science4Life“ initiative has also been published in ECRN – News, volume 9, from April 2009, which can be accessed via the ECRN website or directly by following this link: http://www.ecrn.net/communicationanddownloads/newsletter.php

Further information about this innovation panel can be found under: http://www.science4life.de

Science4Life-Team:
Dr. Gerhard Hahner
Christiane Wohlers

phone: +49 (0)700 / 00 77 44 77
fax: +49 (0)700 / 00 77 44 66
mail: info@science4life.de

This Public-Private-Partnership is supported by the Government of the State of Hesse and by sanofi-aventis