RESI Europe 2025

The international conference Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI), organized by Life Science Nation (LSN), will take place in Barcelona from April 1 to 3, 2025, with the goal of connecting early-stage startups with international investors to establish strategic alliances. Additionally, it will also be aimed at scaleups, service providers, and tech hubs. This boutique conference, typically held in the United States, will return to Europe and choose Barcelona to host its second edition thanks to the collaboration of Biocat, the City of Barcelona, and the Government of Catalonia.

The event will bring together over 250 investors specializing in seed, Series A, and Series B stages, and will focus on sectors such as drug development, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health. The first day of the conference will be held in person and will include partnering sessions and activities like the Healthtech Market Access Panel, organized by Biocat. The following two days will be held virtually, with spaces for pitches, workshops, and keynote conferences in the sector.

• It is the only event with a 1:1 ratio of investors to startups. RESI EUROPE Barcelona will bring between 250 and 300 international investors. These investors are part of an international network and are looking for seed, Series A, and Series B opportunities. 
• It is an event dedicated to global investors and licensing partners in the pharmaceutical, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health sectors. 
• Roundtables and workshops: learn about the latest market trends, investment strategies, and best business practices. 
• The Innovators Pitch Challenge (IPC) guarantees that a startup can present itself to a panel of investors that align with its development stage and product. Each participant will receive written feedback from the investor. 
• Networking: RESI is not only a platform for exchanging investment opportunities but also a space for collaboration and innovation. Create new synergies and strategic alliances with other stakeholders through the partnering platform. 
• Sponsorship package: multiple benefits to increase visibility and connections during the conference.

The alliance to bring the international conference Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) to Barcelona in 2025 will offer, once again, exclusive benefits for organizations in the BioRegion of Catalonia.

Preparation Webinar Series (open to the public)
 

• Feb 12, 2025 12PM CET: Introduction to RESI Europe – Sign up 
• Feb 18, 2025 11:00 AM ET: Tips on Pitching – Sign up
• Mar 6, 2025 11:00 AM ET: The LSN Event Partnering Process – Sign up
• Mar 20, 2025 11:00 AM ET: RESI Europe Partnering Tutorial – Sign up 

Complimentary Educational Program included for the 15 IPC selected companies 

Global Fundraising Campaign Bootcamp:

The 15 selected companies will have exclusive access to a 5-day intensive course on global fundraising, valued at €2,000, to increase their chances of success in closing funding rounds.

Virtual Class:

1. Feb 24th 5PM CET:  Nuts and bolts of preparing and executing a global partnering campaign and road show.
2. Feb 27th 5PM CET : Tagline and elevator pitch.
3. Mar 3rd 5PM CET:  Breakout session 1.
4. Mar 6th 5PM CET:  Executive summary, one page data sheet, pitch deck.
5. Mar 10th 5PM CET : Breakout session 2.
6. Mar 13th 5PM CET:  Maximizing your pitch, poster preparation and navigating the partnering system, using a CRM.

March 31 : Half-day education course 9AM-1PM 

This intensive bootcamp, delivered by Life Science Nation, will provide you with essential tools to connect with top investors in the sector and secure the necessary funding.

Advantages of participating in the IPC

• Opportunity to pitch in front of a panel of pre-selected investor judges and expert investors. 
• 6 minutes of presentation and 7 minutes of questions and answers. 
• Session moderators will strictly enforce these time limits to ensure a fair and equitable opportunity for all participants. 
• Participants will be assigned to a live presentation session and Q&A based on their sector or technology.

IPC Prizes

All registered attendees at RESI will receive 5 "RESI Cash" vouchers when they register for the conference. All attendees will be able to use "RESI Cash" to "invest" in the IPC finalist companies they find most attractive. The 3 companies with the most "RESI Cash" invested will be announced during the IPC awards ceremony and will receive the following:

• 1st place (valued at €12,000): Free entry to 3 RESI events* of their choice (up to 2 entries per event).
• 2nd place (valued at €8,000): Free entry to 2 RESI events* of their choice (up to 2 entries per event).
• 3rd place (valued at €4,000): Free entry to 1 RESI event* of their choice (up to 2 entries per event).

*Free entries must be redeemed within one calendar year after finishing in the top three.

*For more information, contact Adrià Gómez (agomez@biocat.cat)

Round Table

Healthtech Market Access Panel Discussion

To explore the challenges and strategies in achieving market access for healthtech innovations, focusing on regulatory hurdles, coverage, coding, reimbursement and adoption pathways, and the role of data and digital tools in healthcare.

01/04/2025

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

Hotel InterContinental Barcelona

 Organized by Biocat 

Moderator:

• Carmen Ríos, CEO Doctomatic

Speakers:

• Ramon Maspons, Chief Health Innovation Strategist.  Ministry of Health, Government of Catalonia.
• Meike Bomhof, VP Market Access of Avania.
• Ana Maiques, CEO Neuroelectrics.
• Francisco Rodríguez, Medical Device Manager and Lead Auditor of Asphalion.

Institutional Reception and IPC Award Ceremony

01/04/2025

5 PM -7 PM

Hotel InterContinental Barcelona (Terrace Garden)

5 PM Welcome from Dennis Ford, Founder and CEO of LSN

5:10 PM Speech by Xavier Mayo, Head of the Barcelona Investment Office – BIO, Barcelona City Council

5:20 PM Presentation of the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Awards by Dennis Ford, Xavier Mayo and Robert Fabregat (General Director of Biocat)

6 PM Cocktail Networking.