Academia and industry have been joining their strengths through collaboration deals to bring cutting-edge research to life as practical innovations. While pharma companies are often considered as the go-to partner for collaborations, biotech can also serve as strategic partner in bringing academic projects to light.

What are the differences between collaborating with biotech vs big pharmas? What advantages does partnering with a biotech offer? How can academic assets spark the interest of biotech? From an academic perspective, what defines the right biotech partner? What are the current challenges for academia and biotech when working side by side?

Moderator: Gerald Law, Chief Executive, Innovation DB