Lifescience - Partnering 2026

4–5 Feb 2026 | Trieste, Italy

4 February 2026 - 5 February 2026

34132 Trieste, Italy

Corso Camillo Benso Conte di Cavour, 2/2

Urban Center of Trieste

Lifescience - Partnering 2026

Life Science Matching & Demo Day

Two Days of Innovation and Collaboration

50

Registered participants

50

Participants in matchmaking

Welcome to Lifescience Partnering 2026

Two Days of Innovation and Collaboration   

On February 4 and 5, 2026, Urban Centre in Trieste, Italy will be the meeting point for participants from the business, research, tech-transfer and institutional sectors. The international Life Sciences Demo & Matching  event focuses on how to further strengthen innovations in Italy and Austria with a clear emphasis on networking, collaboration, and   innovation ecosystems

Keynotes, panel discussions, and bilateral meetings provide space for exchange and inspiration. Successful models from neighboring Regions and Countries will be highlighted, demonstrating how technology transfer, thematic focus, and early involvement of investors can lead to success. The discussions will focus on research-industry partnerships, entrepreneurial journey, opportunities in Italy and Austria and practice-oriented education as key success factors for the future of Life Sciences. 

Join the matchmaking sessions, with scheduled one-on-one meetings - an effective tool for initiating new collaborations and building international connections. 

We look forward to meeting you there!

How do participants benefit from attending the event?

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE EVENT

Networking opportunities: The event provides a great opportunity to meet and connect with like-minded individuals, as well as experts in your field. You can make valuable connections that can help you grow your career or business.

Knowledge sharing: The event features expert speakers who share their insights and knowledge on a particular topic. This can provide attendees with new ideas, perspectives, and strategies that they can apply to their work or personal life.

Inspiration: Attending the event can be inspiring, providing participants with new ideas and motivation to achieve their goals.

Collaborate with others: The event is a great opportunity to collaborate with others in your field or industry. Participants can meet potential partners, collaborators, or even competitors and share ideas and insights.

Have fun: Lastly, the event will be a lot of fun! It offers a chance to get out of the office or home, socialize with others, and enjoy new experiences. Attending it can be a great way to break up the routine and do something different and exciting.

How does matchmaking work on the b2match platform?

Attending a matchmaking event offers a convenient and efficient method to connect with potential partners for collaboration.

15 minutes run fast, but they are crucial for building initial connections as they provide a targeted way to meet potential collaboration partners, allowing participants to quickly evaluate each other's interests and expertise, and identify common goals and synergies.

  1. Create your profile to showcase who you are and for what are you looking for

    Create a profile to raise your visibility on the b2match platform.

    Your profile should describe who you are, what you can offer to potential partners, and who you want to meet. Don’t forget to add a pitch, biography, your skills and interests to your profile. A good networking profile will generate significantly more meeting requests.

  2. Browse profiles of attendees

    Go to the participants list to find out who you could meet at the event. Use the filters on the right or browse through your AI Profile recommendations in the Top Matches section to narrow down your selection and find the most suitable collaboration partners that match your goals and interests. This allows you to maximize your chances of making valuable connections and achieving successful outcomes at the event.

  3. Send & receive meeting requests and messages

    Browse participant profiles and send meeting requests to those you want to meet during the event. Send out messages to interesting participants to introduce yourself and initiate conversations even before the event to establish stronger connections.

  4. My schedule and meetings overview

    Access your meetings in My Schedule or Meetings, where you have your complete schedule for the event, as well as the list of your meetings.

Happy matchmaking!

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