24-27 May 2022
Dublin, Ireland
24-27 May 2022
Dublin, Ireland
SLAS Ignite underscores the Society’s foundational commitment to collaboration, enabling scientists, academic researchers and business development professionals to build relationships as potential strategic partners. Together, SLAS facilitates connections that result in pioneering new research, new products, innovative breakthroughs and commercialization opportunities for all involved.
Innovation AveNEW
Innovation AveNEW is a program designed for start-up or emerging companies in the life sciences and technologies space. Companies selected for Innovation AveNEW are given the opportunity to elevate the promotion of their new company, product or service. Innovation AveNEW companies pay no fees and are rewarded with access to a global audience, business consulting, and can opt-in to compete for the SLAS Ignite Award. Innovation AveNew Applications are accepted year-round for the International Conference & Exhibition and the Europe Conference & Exhibition.
Apply Now for SLAS Europe 2022
Critical Application Dates:
SLAS Europe 2022: April 4, 2022
ELRIG Drug Discovery: July 31, 2022
SLAS2023: October 10, 2022
SLAS Ignite Award
The SLAS Ignite Award recognizes the best start-up or emerging company exhibiting within Innovation AveNEW, the specially designated area for start-ups and emerging companies within the SLAS International Conference and Exhibition and SLAS Europe Conference and Exhibition.
Companies selected for Innovation AveNEW, that opt-in to compete for this prestigious award, are judged by an SLAS panel on a combination of key concepts, including their marketing plan, market presence and potential; funding prospect; plan for growth and the existence of balanced company leadership, among other qualities. The winning company takes home a $5,000 cash prize.
Past SLAS Ignite Award Winners:
2022: BennuBio (USA)
2021: Artificial, Inc. (USA)
2021 Europe: Hopstem Biotechnology Co., Ltd. (China)
2020: Correlia Biosciences (USA)
2019: SEED Biosciences (Switzerland)
Start Up 101 Panel
How does one move from a promising idea or research into creating a startup? Our panelists have done exactly that and they are excited to share their stories, lessons learned, wins and losses. Join us to learn strategies for creating and growing your own startup.
Ignite Content Schedule in the Exhibition Theater
Ignite Award Finalist Presentations: Wednesday 25 May 12:30-1:30pm CET
Start Up 101 Panel: Thursday, 26 May, 1:00-1:55pm CET
Questions? Contact Elizabeth Frank, Program Manager or at +1.630.256.SLAS (7527) ext. 102.