Biotech North cluster —
About Biotech North
Biotech North is a blue biotech industry and innovation cluster organization serving northern Norway and headquartered in Tromsø, the Arctic Capital.
Our members
Biotech North currently has 36 members of which half are biotech and biomarine SMEs. The others are made up of R&D organizations and other service providers.
Our expertise
Biotech North members generally operate in the biomarine and biotechnology sectors with a broad focus on marine bioprospecting and rest raw materials.
Upcoming Events
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Apr 16
7th Norwegian Life Science Investor Partnering Day
Biotech North is proud to be a Conference Supporter through our strong collaboration with The Life Science Cluster. This also means that all Biotech North members receive a discounted ticket price.The 7th Norwegian Life Science Investor Partnering Day explores the theme “Investing in Future Health & Life Sciences Technologies – Small‑Market Innovators Going Global.” The program brings together Nordic and international investors to discuss capital shifts, global scalability, strategic pharma investment, AI and automation, and what founders must prioritise in the next funding cycle. Location: Oslo Science Park Participants can look forward to keynotes, investor panels, reverse pitching, scale‑up success stories, parallel deep‑dive sessions, and extensive 1:1 partnering via the HelloPartnering platform. Last year’s event gathered around 140 participants and nearly 100 one‑to‑one meetings. For the full program and registration, click HERE. If you are a Biotech North member, you receive 30% discount.Programme Highlights
- 08:00 – Breakfast & Registration
- 09:00 – Opening Remarks & Investment Reset
- 09:15 – Keynote: The Investor Playbook for the Next Decade
- 09:40 – Panel: The Future of Life Science Capital
- 10:05 – How Pharma Invests & Scales Innovation
- 11:00 – Reverse Pitch: Meet the Investors
- 11:50 – Networking Lunch & 1:1 Partnering
- 12:50 – Nordic Scale‑Up Spotlight
- 14:05 – Parallel Sessions:
- Investable Sustainable & Blue‑Green Bio‑Innovation
- Funding Advanced Therapeutics
- 14:30 – Panel: AI, Data & Automation – Hype vs Reality
- 14:55 – Closing Reflections
- 15:15 – Networking & Follow‑Up Meetings
- 16:00 – Partnering Ends
- 16:00–18:00 – Rooftop Reception
Apr 16
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April 16, 2026 |
Whats new
- News, Spotlight
Together for a Stronger Blue Bioeconomy in the North
This op-ed was published in Kyst og Fjord on May 28, 2025. An AI-translated English version can be found further down on this page. Kronikken under var publisert i Kyst og Fjord, 28. mai 2026. Skrevet av Maiken Johnsen, Cod Cluster – Line Kjelstrup, Biotech North – Malin Johansen, NCE Aquaculture – Elin Njåstad, Norwegian Seaweed Cluster – Linda Simensen, …
Endless possibilities
The Biotech North cluster is filled with passionate and dedicated scientists, business experts, and support personnel that thrive in each others company. With a laser focus on sharing knowledge, resources, and support, we strengthen the region and the industry at large. We invite you to become a part of this incredible movement.
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