Innosuisse www.innosuisse.ch Innosuisse’s mission is to promote science-based innovation in the interests of industry and society in Switzerland. Innosuisse helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to gain easy access to the expertise of research institutions. In doing so, it is particularly keen to support projects that boast exceptionally high innovation potential. The aim is to encourage SMEs to take calculated risks and approach challenges in new ways as well as to offer them new prospects by promoting innovative business models and forming international partnerships. Further improvements to the start-up eco systems are also in the pipeline.  Mountain View Partners www.mountain-view-partners.com Mountain View Partners (MVP) represent a Network for Life Science Management. It has been founded by a group of experienced professionals. The founders are supported by a team of associated partners consisting of renowned business managers, highly experienced in the areas of business development, finance and translational science. The Network stands for more than 25 years´ business experience, starting from the business plan to successful business line management and implementation of new business divisions. Working as an inter-disciplinary team, Mountain View Partners support companies – whether start-up or established ones – especially in the biotech and personalized medicine field with customized solutions for strategic business planning and focused implementation, including market analysis, field studies, KOL networking. Agora Consulting www.agora-consulting.org Agora Consulting is an international group of consulting companies who are specialized in the pricing and reimbursement of pharmaceuticals and medical devices. The companies are located in 16 different countries and combine their know-how and activities for multinational projects. Swiss Biotech www.swissbiotech.org Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) is the voice of Switzerland`s biotechnology industry. The association brings together entrepreneurs, scientists, academic institutions, economic developers, big corporations and venture capitalists as well as state and local politicians in an effort to generate momentum for the biotech sector. SBA acts as a link between commercial and academic fields and assists in determining the commercial potential of scientific discoveries. In addition, SBA provides information and support ranging from the foundation of a new company to deal making and introduction to the financial community. Science4Life www.science4life.de A private-public-partnership between Hessia and the pharma company Sanofi to support start-up companies in life sciences and chemistry. Science4Life is focussing on coaching founders to develop a professional business concept and a convincing business plan. Accella has coached the following companies: Bianoscience GmbH: develops a platform technology of "Intelligent siRNA" Cellastix: develops the "optical stretcher" – a novel laser tool to probe the viscoelastic properties of single cells. This medical device will improve cancer diagnostics. Dolosys GmbH: medical device to measure reliably pain in patients unable to communicate Metaheps (winner of the venture-cup 2013): develops a technology to predict drug liver toxicity in a small blood probe microDimensions GmbH: software solutions and services for the 3D reconstruction and analysis of histology specimens. Sirius Healthcare Partners www.siriushealthcarepartners.com Sirius Healthcare Partners provides independent advice to small and mid-cap healthcare companies, venture capital firms, institutional and private investors in Europe and selectively in Middle East, Asia and the US. The unique business model combines strategic advisory, M&A advisory and financing advisory services for healthcare companies and for investors targeting investments within the healthcare sector.