Tasks

Network Organisation and International Representation:

As Bavaria-wide network organisation the Bavarian Biotech Cluster develops synergy potentials and communicates a uniform public presence.

Preparation of an annual Bavarian-wide Biotechnology Report
Representation of all Bavarian Biotech regions by the Cluster with a uniform public presence.
Establishment of an interactive B@B communication portal for the networking between research and industry
Regular need-assessments for the regions's SMEs

Scouting and Technology Transfer

Targeted scouting activities enable the transfer of innovative technologies from research institutions to companies and provide active support for start-ups.

Active scouting for innovative research projects with commercialisation potential
Establishment of Cluster Scouting Groups composed of experts from the academic community and the industry
Partnering conferences where selected research groups meet biotech and pharma companies and investors
Technology-oriented competitions
Support of liaison projects between science and industry
Compilation of an "Atlas" containing Life Science research activities in Bavaria

Networking of Clinical Study Centres

The setting up of new organisational structures significantly simplifies and improves the implementation of clinical trials.

Support in setting up a network connecting hospitals and clinical trial centres
Drawing up a “map” of centres for clinical trials in Bavaria with their individual profiles
Compiling a catalogue of measures for a more efficient implementation of clinical trials

Coaching and Training

The Cluster Management conceptualizes seminars and crash courses which are held by renowned experts from diverse fields.

The scientific crash courses “Biotechnology” and “Drug Development”
The business crash course “Biotechnology Management” focusing on the special demands of the Biotech Sector - “from creating know-how to creating value”
Seminars dealing with various topics from the Biotech and Healthcare Sector