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Welcome to the SPARK Showcase, Basel
Monday 06th, of October 2025
Organized by the Innovation Office at the University of Basel and part of the global SPARK network, the SPARK Showcase is a premier event spotlighting breakthrough innovations in life sciences and health. This one-day gathering brings together early-stage startups, leading investors, and strategic partners to accelerate the future of healthcare.
Whether you're scouting investable ventures, seeking expert insights, or looking to foster collaborations, the SPARK Showcase provides the perfect platform to engage with the next wave of life science innovation.
Discover Emerging Innovation
Explore breakthrough technologies from SPARK Europe, U.S, and from the University of Basel. Hear directly from founders during high-impact startup pitch sessions, and gain early access to build investment opportunities.
Connect with Key Players
Take part in structured 1:1 meetings with startups, researchers, investors, and partners. Build long-term collaborations and discover opportunities across borders and sectors.
Evening Social in Basel
After a day of innovation and insight, join us for a relaxed social gathering in central Basel. Enjoy local refreshments, continue conversations, and connect informally with fellow participants in a welcoming setting.
Who can participate?
This is an invite-only event designed for:
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Startups from SPARK Europe, U.S and Switzerland
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Early-stage life science investors (VCs, CVCs, Family Offices)
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Pharma and medtech leaders
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University research departments
The goal is to foster high-value connections across academia, industry, and investment, bringing research to real-world impact.
Program
08:30 - 09:00
Doors open & Registrations
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome & Introduction
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote
09:30 - 10:45
Pitching
10:45 - 11:00
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:30
Pitching
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote
14:30 - 17:00
Pitching
18:30
Networking Break
Program
08:30 - 09:00
Doors open & Registrations
09:00 - 09:15
Welcome & Introduction
09:15 - 09:30
Keynote
09:30 - 10:45
Pitching
10:45 - 11:00
Networking Break
11:00 - 12:30
Pitching
12:30 - 14:00
Networking Lunch
14:00 - 14:30
Keynote
14:30 - 17:00
Pitching
18:30
Networking Break
SPARK at Stanford program is the cornerstone for our program. It was established by Professor Daria Mochly-Rosen in 2006 for advancing new biomedical research discoveries into promising new treatments for patients. It provides top-notch mentoring and education, and a cost-effective model to generate proof of concept by using industry standards.
SPARK Western Switzerland follows the same principles that have been cornerstones of SPARK at Stanford, and our program is an official member of SPARK Global network since September 2024.
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