Philadelphia e Boston sono due hub fondamentali per l’innovazione nel settore sanitario e delle scienze della vita, grazie anche alla presenza di alcune fra le più prestigiose organizzazioni dedite alla ricerca e di moltissime aziende sanitarie di fama mondiale.
Il primo appuntamento online è dedicato alla presentazione degli ecosistemi dell’innovazione delle due aree e a un approfondimento sul settore health.
Programma del webinar
h.16.30-17.15: “Overview of US and Massachusetts Innovation Ecosystem, including key industry clusters, with a focus on biotechnology, medtech and digital health/big data”
Speaker: Christa R. Bleyleben – MassGlobal Partners
Massachusetts, including Boston/Cambridge, is the #1 life science cluster in the world and has been ranked the ‘most innovative state in the US’ for multiple recent years. With 120 universities and colleges (Harvard, MIT etc.) the state has the most educated workforce in the US; hospitals and research institutes that are global leaders in life science research and the highest concentration of venture capital per capita in the world. More than 1,200 life science companies, including a presence of 19 of the 20 largest pharmaceutical companies, combined with the highest per capita spending on R & D in the US, form an innovation ecosystem second to none.This session will provide an overview of key drivers of this unique ecosystem.
h.17.15-18.00: Overview of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania Innovation Ecosystem and Healthcare Sector
Speaker: Jason Hunt – Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania’s legacy in the life sciences began with the establishment of the first hospital in the United States and continues today as home to Spark Therapeutics, developer of the first FDA-approved gene therapy. The city and the region boast mature life sciences and innovation ecosystems where companies at all stages can succeed. Join us as we provide an overview of the innovation and healthcare clusters, highlighting leading companies, research centers, and areas of interest.
Il link per accedere alla piattaforma Zoom verrà inviato tramite email agli iscritti il giorno antecedente all’evento.
Per consultare i due bandi: https://www.art-er.it/2020/08/life-science-due-nuovi-bandi-rer-per-linternazionalizzazione-in-usa-di-imprese-start-up-e-laboratori/
