Welcome to BOB 2010!
Do you want to stand out from the crowd and challenge your life science business idea by entering an international competition? If so, join BOB ("Best of Biotech - get your business started"), the international life science business plan competition, organized in 2010 for the fifth time by Austria Wirtschaftsservice. Assisted by the BOB team, translate your life science idea into a sound business concept and a professional business plan.
Schedule
Phase 1: February-April 2010, Selection of the 3 best business ideas. Registration for phase 1 opens between 01 February and 15 March 2010.
Phase 2: May-October 2010, Selection of the 3 best life science business plans and the best medical technology business plan. Registration for phase 2 opens between 01-14 May 2010.
How to prepare for BOB?
Register now for phase 1 of BOB 2010! If you like to participate in the competition please get familiar with the schedule and the rules of the competition, and think about how to translate your innovation into a viable business concept. Use the business plan handbook as a reference to set up your business idea and business plan. Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact us!
Prizes
Phase 1 (best business ideas):
3 x 1,500 € for the best business ideas.
Phase 2 (best business plans):
| 1st prize | € 15,000 |
| 2nd prize | € 10,000 |
| 3rd prize | € 5,000 |
| LISAvr Medtech Award | € 10,000 |
1.2.-15.3.2010 - Phase 1
Registration - BOB Webpage
Registration for Phase 1 of BOB 2010 opens on 01 February 2010.
24.3.2010 - High-Tech Day,
Vienna, Austria
Join the discussion on "technopreneurial realities" with a renowned panel (among others: R. Christine, Aescap Ventures, Prof. ten Hompel, Fraunhofer Inst.) and attend the award ceremony of the National Award for Innovation. Time: 09:30-20:00; Location: Schloss Schönbrunn Tagungszentrum, Grünbergstraße (Meidlinger Tor), 1130 Vienna.
Register here: hightechday@awsg.at
26.3.2010 - Phase 1 submission
- BOB Webpage
Submission deadline for phase 1: Last day to submit online your 5 page business idea.
9.-10.4.2010 - BOB Workshop,
Vienna, Austria
Free workshops are offered for all BOB participants on business plan related issues: intensive training in industrial property rights, market research, business strategy and finance.
