Call for Proposals: Innovation Showcase for Pharma & Medical Devices

 

一、簡介

經過長久的準備，SPARK Taiwan步入第11個年頭，看到台灣團隊的成長茁壯，SPARK Taiwan特別於今年規劃一場VC Day活動，邀請曾經參與過SPARK計畫的團隊一同來共襄盛舉。SPARK Taiwan辦公室預計將於2024年9月17日與美國史丹佛大學之Global SPARK、SPARK Stanford共同在2024 Global 史丹佛大學舉辦「2024 SPARK Taiwan VC Day」，邀請所有SPARK 團隊一起來參與本年度的盛會。

 

本次規劃的VC Day活動，希望能夠為台灣團隊建構一個鍊結美國加州生醫投資人的平台，進行技術展示以期進一步協助團隊獲得募資機會。此外，本次活動也將提供募資相關培訓課程，包含SPARK Taiwan辦公室舉辦的募資工作坊與SPARK Stanford 資深業師協助之線上募資訓練，主要目的在於提升台灣團隊進行海外募資的競爭力。

 

2024年SPARK VC Day將以實體活動形式辦理，並為2024 Global SPARK Meeting 全球高峰會的其中一個活動。參加VC Day團隊遴選之獲選團隊將可參加募資技術發表會，獲得口頭簡報機會來重點介紹團隊研發產品與核心技術；獲選參加募資諮詢輔導圓桌會議團隊將可參加與加州投資人進行諮詢討論的圓桌會議，透過海報展示團隊研發產品與核心技術，並從資深業界專家與創投專家獲得指導與回饋建議，本次活動也將為處於不同發展階段的團隊提供籌款培訓和指導。

 

二、報名資格

過去或今年曾獲得SPARK台灣計畫資助的團隊或新創公司。

募集資金低於1000萬美元、準備加入SerA並專注於藥物和醫療設備開發的團隊或新創公司

 

三、報名方式

有興趣參加本次募資媒合的團隊，請下載《2024 SPARK VC Day-Nonconfidential Project Overview》，並填寫線上報名表（https://survey.stpi.narl.org.tw/s/MvekB），於6/21之前線上繳交。

請於線上報名表中選擇您想參加的項目類型：

募資技術發表(須準備口頭簡報，以進行募資技術發表)

募資諮詢輔導圓桌會議(須準備Poster，並參加募資諮詢輔導圓桌會議)

 

四、福利

SPARK VC Day 免費門票，獲選團隊可免費參加。

免費參加募資工作坊以及與SPARK Taiwan業師之一對一團隊諮詢。

與史丹佛 SPARK 顧問一同進行募資練習，顧問將提供寶貴的指導和建議來加強團隊的演講。

 

五、時間表

 

名額有限，機會難得，鼓勵大家踴躍參加!!

 

 

 

Call for Proposals: Innovation Showcase for Pharma & Medical Devices

 

I. Introduction

SPARK Taiwan is excited to announce the call for project proposals for the 2024 SPARK Taiwan VC Day at Stanford. This collaborative event, organized by SPARK Stanford, Global SPARK, and SPARK Taiwan, will take place at Stanford University in San Francisco on September 17, 2024. With a history of fruitful collaboration, SPARK Taiwan proudly holds the distinction of being the first country overseas to establish a SPARK Program, now in its 11th year.

 

Through this year's collaboration, our aim is to provide teams with a platform to connect with biomedical investors in California and showcase projects poised for partnering or venture funding. Additionally, the event will offer valuable training and mentoring opportunities to enhance the competitiveness and international fundraising capabilities of biomedical startups in Taiwan.

 

The 2024 SPARK VC Day will be held in person as part of the "2024 Global SPARK Meeting" event. It will feature fundraising pitches for SPARK teams/startups and one-on-one partnering roundtable meetings. Selected teams will have the opportunity to deliver presentations highlighting their projects, showcase their work through posters, and receive valuable feedback from advisors or VCs. Additionally, fundraising training and mentoring will be provided for teams at different stages of development.

 

II. Eligibility

Teams or startups who have received funding from SPARK Taiwan Programs in the past or current years.

Teams or startups who have raised less than $10 Million dollars, ready for SerA and preferably focused on drug and medical device development

 

III. Application

Any team interested in participating in this showcase, please download “2024 SPARK VC Day-Nonconfidential Project Overview”, fill out the online registration form (https://survey.stpi.narl.org.tw/s/MvekB), and submit online by 6/21.

Please select what type of program you would like to participate:

Fundraising Pitch Session

One-on-One Mentoring Partnering Roundtable Meeting  

 

IV. Benefits

Free ticket to SPARK VC Day, all members of selected teams can participate in the event for free.

Free fundraising mentoring workshops and one-one-one consultation with SPARK Taiwan advisors

Pitch practice with Stanford SPARK advisors who could provide valuable coaching and feedbacks to refine their presentations.

 

V. Timeline

 

Limited slots available. Don't miss out—Join us now!!