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RESI Europe 2026 Program Guide Released

17 Mar

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

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Life Science Nation (LSN) has released the official Program Guide for RESI Europe 2026, taking place March 23 in Lisbon, Portugal, followed by four days of virtual partnering on March 24–25 and March 30–31.

The hybrid conference will bring together early-stage life science and healthcare innovators with a global network of investors and strategic partners actively sourcing opportunities across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health.

A central highlight of the event is the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC), where more than 20 emerging companies will present their technologies directly to investor judges and the broader RESI partnering community. These presentations offer founders the opportunity to gain visibility, receive investor feedback, and initiate conversations that can lead to future funding and strategic collaborations.

The program also features investor panels, partnering meetings, and networking opportunities designed to help founders better understand the current investment landscape and build relationships with active investors and strategic partners.

With hundreds of one-on-one partnering meetings expected to take place across the hybrid format, RESI Europe provides a focused environment for early-stage companies to connect with capital and advance their fundraising and partnership strategies.

Registration is still open, and attendees can view the full conference program in the official Program Guide.

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Europe Doesn’t Have a Capital Problem. It Has a Translation Problem 

10 Feb

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

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Across Europe, early-stage life science innovation isn’t held back by a lack of capital. It’s held back by a lack of translation. Brilliant ideas emerge every day from universities, startups, and labs, but too few of them cross the chasm into fundable, scalable ventures. Not because investors are uninterested, but because the signal is still forming. 

That is the gap RESI Europe is built to fill.

RESI Europe is intentionally focused on companies in the earliest stages of formation: seed, Series A, and Series B. In practical terms, that means seed financings up to $2M, Series A rounds up to $10M, and Series B rounds up to $50M. RESI is also cross-domain by design, connecting drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health under one roof so that cross-silo innovation can actually be seen and underwritten. These companies are not yet de-risked. They are still shaping their data, refining their narrative, and clarifying what kind of asset they are becoming. 

Unlike broad partnering events that are optimized for finished stories, RESI Europe’s product is filtration, not exposure. The investors and partners who participate specialize in early risk and engage before all the questions are answered, because that is when the partnership has the greatest leverage. And RESI does this at a registration cost typically around half of what many large European partnering conferences charge, making serious early-stage partnering accessible rather than exclusive. 

Partnering at this stage is not about acceleration.

It is about preparation. 

Europe does not need more capital flowing into the same mature assets. It needs a mechanism to translate potential into signal and the clarity to underwrite early-stage opportunities. Without that translation, meetings happen but decisions do not. Not because the science is weak, but because the story is still illegible.​ 

RESI Europe exists to make early innovation readable and to bring investors, strategics, and entrepreneurs together around the translational work that must happen before Phase II-level legibility is possible. 

Capital follows clarity.

Clarity requires translation.

That is what RESI Europe is built to deliver. 

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The Reality of European Global Partnering

27 Jan

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

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Every March, early-stage life science teams spend thousands of euros to attend one of Europe’s biggest partnering weeks. They show up expecting investors, deal momentum, and progress. Most leave with something else: lots of vendor and service provider meeting requests, and a shorter cash runway.

For seed, Series A, and early Series B companies, Lisbon is not a winter party celebration. It is a stress test. And the platforms you choose will either compound your progress or quietly drain your capital.

The Cost Reality No One Likes to Say Out Loud

Standard passes and bundled “week in Lisbon” packages routinely run from 3,000 to 5,000 euros per person, before flights and hotels. For late-stage companies, that may be acceptable. For early-stage teams living on grants, founder savings, or a small seed round, it is a major bet.

By contrast, RESI Europe is typically priced in the 1,500-2,500 euro range because it is built specifically for founders, innovators, and regional cohorts raising seed, Series A, and early Series B funding. The goal is not to sell access at any cost. It is to make high-quality global partnering economically accessible at a stage when every euro still must justify itself.

Here is the problem. Many founders pay the higher prices and then discover that a large share of their so-called “investor” meetings are with service providers selling you something. The badge may say partner or advisor, but the economics are reversed. The startup becomes the customer, not the one being backed.

That outcome is not accidental. It is how large conference ecosystems monetize scale.

Lisbon Does Not Create Strategy. It Exposes It.

Big conference weeks amplify whatever strategy you bring. If you arrive without preparation and focus, you get more noise, more meetings you did not need, and a bigger bill. If you arrive with discipline, targeted investors, and a follow-up system, Lisbon can work.

The problem is that most mega-events are optimized for volume, not readiness. More people. More meetings. More urgency. That model works for late-stage transactions. It fails early-stage teams.

Early-stage companies need fewer things done well:

  • Investors and licensing partners who write first checks
  • Fewer vendor-driven meetings
  • A way to turn first conversations into real follow-up and progress

Proof That a Different Model Works

At JPM Week in January, RESI was designed explicitly around early-stage investing. Roughly 800 companies actively seeking capital and licensing deals participated alongside more than 800 qualified investors and licensing partners from around the world.

Participation was not open-ended. Investor categories were defined. Registrations per firm were capped to protect the signal in the room. The result was not fewer meetings. It was better, more compelling meetings.

That same discipline is what matters in Lisbon.

Why the LSN Partnering Backbone Beats Scale

LSN, owner of the RESI conference series, also owns a premier database of capital investors and licensing partners in the life sciences and offers programs for de-risking early-stage assets and for preparing and executing global roadshows, as well as services like BD Assist, which actually sets up the meetings for you. RESI has five global partnering events annually.

A partnering backbone asks different questions. Are you spending time with partners who fit your stage and product? Have you reduced scientific, regulatory, and execution risk before asking for capital? Do you have a system to re-engage after the week ends? When the answer is yes, Lisbon stops being a gamble.

The Real Fight

The real battle for Lisbon is not about who has the biggest crowd or the loudest brand. It is about who is actually built for early-stage innovation and who is pricing and designing their platform around scale.

For founders, investors, and regions focused on seed, Series A, and early Series B, the smart move is to start the week with early-stage as the priority, not the afterthought, and with “investor” meaning capital and licensing partner, not a sales pitch. Plug Lisbon into a backbone that keeps working after the noise fades. That is how early-stage teams win Lisbon. And that is where the fight really is.

If You’re Coming to Lisbon

RESI Europe will take place in Lisbon with an in-person conference followed by virtual partnering, giving early-stage teams both face-to-face and online access to global investors and licensing partners at founder-level pricing. If you want your Lisbon week to start in a room built for early-stage innovation, not a room selling to you, RESI is where that week should begin.

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Proseek Bio claims global bronze in San Francisco, strengthening Brisbane’s MedTech credentials 

27 Jan

Brisbane’s world renowned MedTech sector has again been recognised on the global stage, with local company Proseek Bio securing bronze at the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge during J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week in San Francisco. 

Proseek Bio, a participant in Brisbane Economic Development Agency’s MedTech Global Accelerator, competed against more than 90 international health technology companies and was recognised for its groundbreaking work in non-invasive blood tests aimed at earlier and more accurate detection of ovarian cancer, an area of significant unmet global health need. 

This year’s achievement continues Brisbane’s strong run of podium success at one of the world’s most influential healthcare investor forums, highlighting the city’s growing capability to develop, commercialise and scale life-changing medical technologies. 

Brisbane’s Innovator’s Pitch Challenge podium finishes include: 

  • 2023 Gold: Field Orthopaedics; Bronze: Max Kelsen 
  • 2024 Silver: Convergence Medical; Bronze: Gelomics 
  • 2025 Gold: Kimaritec 
  • 2026 Bronze: Proseek Bio 

BEDA’s MedTech Global Accelerator cohort attended the RESI JPM 2026 Investor Forum, in partnership with Life Science Nation, a leading US investor and life sciences networking platform. 

Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner said the result was another strong sign of Brisbane’s rising reputation in health and medical innovation. 

“Brisbane’s MedTech talent continues to make waves on the world stage,” Cr Schinner said. 

“Proseek Bio’s bronze finish shows just how much innovation is coming out of our city and that Brisbane can go toe-to-toe with the best in the world – especially in lifesaving areas like women’s health and cancer detection. 

“We’re proud to support our innovators in building the global connections and partnerships they need to turn great ideas into reality.” 

Proseek Bio Founder and CEO, Professor Michelle Hill said the recognition marked a significant milestone for the company. 

“Winning bronze in this highly competitive challenge is a tremendous achievement for us,” Professor Hill said. 

“It validates the potential of our technology to make a real difference in women’s health and accelerates our ability to attract global partners and investment. 

“Support through BEDA’s MedTech Global Accelerator and its international network has been critical to our journey.” 

Now in its fourth year, the accelerator has helped more than 30 visionary companies secure $246 million in capital and create more than 250 jobs in Brisbane.  

BEDA’s FY26 MedTech Global Accelerator cohort included Aptium AI, BiVACOR, Cool Beans Underwear, Fibrosoft, Ketim Technologies, LORAI Health, Proseek Bio, QBiotics Group Limited, STARCO and Talius. 

For more information about the MedTech Initiative, visit https://choose.brisbane.qld.au/business/key-industries/health/medtech 

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RESI 2026: Sponsorship That Delivers Visibility, Connection, and Real Engagement 

21 Jan

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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The RESI (Redefining Every Stage of Investment) Conference Series, produced by Life Science Nation (LSN), has become a cornerstone event series for the early-stage life science ecosystem. Designed to bring together innovators, investors, and strategic partners, RESI offers a highly curated environment where capital formation, partnership development, and brand visibility intersect.

In 2026, the RESI Series continues its global reach through a combination of in-person conferences and structured virtual partnering, offering sponsors year-round exposure and repeated touchpoints with a highly targeted audience.

A Global Series Built for Impact

The 2026 RESI Series includes multiple events across major life science hubs:

  • RESI Europe 2026 – Lisbon, March 23 (with virtual partnering March 24–25)
  • RESI June at San Diego 2026 – June 22 (with virtual partnering June 23–24, 29)
  • RESI Boston 2026 – September 22–23 (with follow-up virtual partnering September 25, 28)

Across these events, RESI convenes companies spanning therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices, digital health, and enabling technologies, alongside venture capital firms, family offices, strategic investors, and corporate partners. Sponsors benefit from consistent brand presence across the series while engaging with a community focused on early-stage innovation and investment readiness.

Why Organizations Sponsor RESI

RESI sponsorship is structured to go beyond logo placement. Sponsors are integrated into the fabric of the conference experience, with benefits that can include:

  • High-visibility branding across pre-event marketing, onsite signage, and digital platforms
  • Exhibit opportunities in high-traffic networking areas during in-person events
  • Thought-leadership placement, including workshops, moderated sessions, and published articles distributed to LSN’s global audience
  • Targeted networking and partnering, supported by RESI’s proprietary matchmaking platform
  • Post-event attendee access, enabling meaningful follow-up with investors, founders, and decision-makers

Tiered sponsorship options allow organizations to align their level of involvement with specific business development, visibility, or ecosystem-building goals, while optional add-ons provide further customization.

Who Benefits from Sponsoring RESI

RESI sponsorship is designed to support a wide range of organizations across the life science ecosystem. Sponsors consistently report value not only in exposure, but in the relevance and quality of connections made.

Service Providers
CROs, CDMOs, legal, IP, regulatory, manufacturing, data, and commercialization services (e.g., McDermot Will & Emery, Biometas)

  • Direct access to early-stage companies actively building pipelines and seeking partners
  • Visibility among founders, executives, and investors at key decision-making stages
  • Opportunities to demonstrate expertise through workshops, articles, and curated sessions

Organizations such as Medmarc exemplify the value of sustained participation. Their consistent presence across multiple RESI conferences has helped establish familiarity and trust with early-stage companies, positioning them as a known and credible partner as those companies progress from formation through later stages of growth.

Regional Organizations and Innovation Hubs
Economic development groups, accelerators, incubators, trade organizations, and government-backed initiatives (past sponsors include Brisbane Economic Development Agency (BEDA), Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster, (KBIC) and Israel Export Institute (IEI))

  • A global platform to showcase regional ecosystems and portfolio companies
  • The ability to host demo days, pitch sessions, or dedicated tracks aligned with regional priorities
  • Increased international exposure to investors and strategic partners

Investors and Strategic and Corporate Partners
Venture capital, corporate venture, family offices, and strategic partners (past sponsors include, Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA), Johnson & Johnson Innovation JLABS, and Eli Lilly)

  • Targeted visibility among investment- or partnering-ready startups across multiple modalities
  • Access to curated partnering and company intelligence through the RESI platform
  • Opportunities to participate in panels, pitch sessions, and thought-leadership programming
  • Structured environments for scouting, relationship-building, and ecosystem engagement
  • Brand alignment with a trusted, innovation-focused conference series

Sponsor Spotlight: How Organizations Activated Their Presence at RESI JPM 2026

While RESI JPM 2026 has already taken place, it provides a strong example of how sponsors can actively engage with the RESI platform — not just through visibility, but through programming and participation that creates tangible value.

One notable example is Kobe Biomedical Innovation Cluster (KBIC), a Gold Sponsor of RESI JPM 2026. KBIC leveraged its sponsorship to host the Kansai Life Sciences Accelerator Program (KLSAP) Demo Day, a dedicated session that highlighted emerging life science companies from its accelerator cohort.

Through this activation, KBIC provided startups with direct access to international investors and strategic partners, while reinforcing its role as a global connector within the life science innovation ecosystem. Rather than serving as a passive sponsor, KBIC used the RESI platform to advance its mission, support portfolio companies, and foster cross-border collaboration.

Similarly, Trillium BIO capitalized on both the high foot traffic generated by its exhibit booth and RESI’s partnering platform to schedule a large number of targeted meetings for its team. By combining in-person visibility with structured partnering, Trillium BIO maximized engagement efficiency and ensured meaningful conversations with potential clients and partners throughout the event.

What Successful Sponsors Do Differently

Examples from RESI JPM illustrate several effective sponsorship strategies that carry forward across the 2026 Series:

They integrate into the program.
Sponsors that host workshops, demo days, or curated sessions create natural engagement opportunities and attract aligned audiences.

They align sponsorship with strategy.
Whether the goal is pipeline development, geographic expansion, or investor visibility, effective sponsors use RESI to support broader organizational objectives.

They prioritize connection over exposure alone.
By leveraging partnering tools, curated meetings, and live engagement opportunities, sponsors maximize the quality of interactions — not just the quantity.

Looking Ahead

As the RESI 2026 Series continues across Europe and the United States, sponsors can build sustained visibility while actively shaping conversations at the forefront of life science innovation. The success of sponsor activations at past events demonstrates that RESI is not simply a conference series but a platform for meaningful engagement, partnership building, and long-term impact within the global life science community.

For more information about sponsorship opportunities across the RESI 2026 Series, contact us at sales@lifesciencenation.com. We look forward to discussing your needs and exploring how RESI can support your goals.

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NAUGEN Global Innovation Showcase at RESI JPM 2026 

6 Jan

By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN

At RESI JPM 2026, NAUGEN will host the NAUGEN Global Innovation Showcase, a curated session spotlighting four innovative South Korea–based life science companies seeking global expansion through investment and strategic partnerships.

NAUGEN is a global innovation accelerator focused on advancing Novel, Advanced, and Unprecedented technologies across life sciences and deep tech. Through its incubation and acceleration platform, NAUGEN supports founders in scaling high-potential innovations by combining strategic and business development expertise with deep scientific and technological insight. NAUGEN is dedicated to identifying and cultivating breakthrough technologies that remain undiscovered by global markets and accelerating their path toward global competitiveness.

In partnership with George Mason University, NAUGEN recently launched the Northern Virginia International Soft Landing Accelerator (NISA). NISA is designed to help international startups establish and grow their presence in the United States by providing access to investor and partner networks, market-entry support, and lab and office space within Northern Virginia’s rapidly growing innovation ecosystem. Through NISA, global founders receive strategic mentoring, warm introductions to U.S. capital and corporate partners, and a clear pathway to scaling their businesses in the U.S. market.

As part of RESI JPM 2026, the NAUGEN Global Innovation Showcase will feature four companies representing a diverse range of therapeutic, regenerative, and medical-device innovations.

Session Details 

NAUGEN Global Innovation Showcase 
Date & Time: Monday, January 12, 2026 | 1:00–1:50 pm PST 
Location: Golden Gate B, Marriott Marquis San Francisco 

All investors and strategic partners interested in learning more about emerging life science innovations with global market potential are welcome to attend.

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Participating Companies:

NexThera (https://nexthera.org) 
NexThera is a privately held, clinical-stage biotech company developing next-generation treatments for eye diseases and cancer. Its lead program, NT-101, is a first-in-class topical eye-drop therapy for wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and has shown encouraging safety and early clinical signals in a U.S. Phase 1/2 study. NT-101 uses a proprietary formulation that allows the medication to remain on the eye surface longer and reach the back of the eye effectively, offering a potential non-injection alternative for patients who currently rely on intravitreal treatments.

Karis Bio (https://karisbio.com) 
Karis Bio is a clinical-stage biotech company developing a first-in-class hiPSC-derived endothelial cell therapy to promote new blood vessel formation for ischemic cardiovascular diseases. The company has established a non-viral, non-integrating reprogramming and xeno-free differentiation platform that produces highly pure (>99%) endothelial cells with long-term safety. Its lead assets target severe peripheral artery disease (PAD) and coronary artery disease (CAD), where preclinical studies have demonstrated robust vascular regeneration and improved tissue perfusion.

MedicosBiotech (https://www.medicosbiotech.com) 
MedicosBiotech is a regenerative biomaterials company developing spider silk protein–based wound care solutions. The company has achieved the world’s first scalable production of full-length spider silk protein using E. coli, enabling high-purity and cost-efficient manufacturing. Its lead product, CureSilk, has demonstrated superior healing in chronic wound models, including diabetic foot ulcers and pressure ulcers, outperforming FDA-approved comparators in preclinical studies. MedicosBiotech is expanding its platform toward broader applications in regenerative medicine.

ShoeallS (https://shoealls.com/en) 
ShoeallS is a technology-driven company developing functional and smart medical footwear powered by its proprietary magnetic vibration module, which has been shown to enhance blood circulation and help alleviate pain. Building on its certified medical-device platform, ShoeallS is advancing next-generation smart shoes that integrate self-powering modules, embedded sensors, and AI-based monitoring to enable real-time patient-health insights. The company is expanding from functional footwear into a broader smart healthcare solution. 

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RESI JPM 2026 Program Guide Released  

29 Dec

By Dennis Ford, Founder & CEO, Life Science Nation (LSN)

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Life Science Nation (LSN) presents the RESI JPM 2026 Program Guide for its flagship hybrid conference, held January 12–13 in person at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, followed by three virtual partnering days on January 14, 19 & 20.

RESI JPM connects early-stage life sciences innovators with global investors during the heart of JPM Healthcare Week. Highlights include the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, featuring 96 emerging companies presenting to investor judges, along with expert panels, interactive workshops, and a diverse exhibitor showcase spanning biotech, medtech, diagnostics, and digital health.

Positioned at the center of JPM Week, RESI JPM offers unmatched access to capital, partnerships, and industry insight. Registration is now open.

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