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A life science business plan competition designed to catalyze young bioentrepreneurs shows the way for other regions seeking to galvanize biotech startups.
Fundraising is an integral part of almost every young biotech's business strategy, yet many entrepreneurs do not have a systematic approach for identifying and prioritizing potential investors—many of whom work outside of traditional venture capital.