An Van Den Bulcke

I am a strategic innovation leader, serial biotech entrepreneur and mentor with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of science, venture creation, and technology commercialisation. Proven track record in founding and scaling life science ventures, managing IP portfolios (>50 patents), and securing multi-million EUR funding through both non-dilutive and equity channels.

I have mentored founders in spe (young entrepreneurs) to help them prepare for venture creation , building well-balanced founding team and guide them in transitioning from researcher to entrepreneur. I can support in IP & funding strategies (non-dilutive grants, Business angels, family offices, VC) and help to prepare your fundraising for jury of grants and for Venture capital meetings.

As a female mentor I bring a structured yet human-centric mentoring approach focused on leadership development, strategic clarity, and execution readiness.

I am a dynamic, enthusiasic and driven leader with bold visions but as mentor I mostly listen, support, show respect in order to provide personal advise with the hope to energise you in your leadership role.

While I was CEO at startup company I was selected for EIC Women Leadership program in 2025 and was Winner of WomenTechEU program in 2024.

Specialized in research & innovation strategy in smart polymeric materials, hydrogels and biomaterials, electrospinning and 3D-printing, tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, novel bioconjugate chemistries, polymer therapeutics, surface coatings, drug delivery and nanomedicine.