The BioFactor

New for Biosolutions for Tomorrow’s World 2026: the BioFactor Pitching Competition

This exciting new session will showcase some of the UK’s emerging and innovative biotechnology entrepreneurs. Selected startups and spin outs will deliver 5-minute pitches, with the audience voting to choose their favourite.

Interested in pitching? Fill in the Expression of Interest form below.

Expression of Interest form

Format

Contributors will deliver a five-minute pitch on their innovation to the conference audience. Pitches will be timed and contributors will be provided with a slide deck template.

The audience will vote for their favourite pitch.

The winner will receive a prize at the end of the session.

Eligibility

The competition is open to early stage startups and spin-outs focused on delivering a new product.

You should be confident about pitching in a live and competitive environment.

Process

Complete the Expression of Interest (EoI) form above and submit.

EoIs will be assessed by IBioIC and successful submissions will be notified on a rolling basis until all spaces are filled.

Successful contributors will be entitled to one FoC ticket to IBioIC26 - BioSolutions for Tomorrow’s World.