Discover SynBio Workshops

Hear from leading Australian SynBio experts and founders, and explore SynBio 10x, our national startup accelerator for Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology startups.

In partnership with Cruxes Innovation, this four-part online series provides expert insights into capital raising, customer discovery, problem-solution validation, and navigating ethics and regulations. Learn more and register at the links below.

What can you expect?

Tailor made for Synthetic Biology and Biotechnology startups, you’ll meet leading founders, VC, and legal experts in 2 x 45 min “Ask Me Anything” discussions (moderated online), and 2 x 90 min “How To” workshops (facilitated online).

Raising Capital for SynBio Startups (AMA)

Hear from two local SynBio founders on their experiences of raising capital by equity and grants in the age of COVID. You’ll get a chance to dig into pitfalls, myths and taboos that SynBio founders need to be aware of before jumping into the capital raising circuit. If you're considering a capital raise, this Ask Me Anything session is for you. 

Guest speakers:  

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How To Do Customer Discovery For SynBio Startups

Learn how to identify, validate and distill Synbio customer problems, and elicit their potential unmet needs. In this practical workshop, you’ll gain insights into the breadth and depth of coaching and support provided by the SynBio 10x program. 

Guest speaker:

Phil Morle, Partner – Main Sequence Ventures

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How To Do Problem-Solution Validation For SynBio Startups

Learn the principles of formulating and executing experiments to rapidly test the value of your SynBio start-up idea to prospective customers. Together we will explore practical ways to reduce the cost and time to validate SynBio product and service ideas.

Guest speaker:

Dr Peter French, SynBio 10x EiR.

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Navigating Ethics And Intellectual Property As A SynBio Startup Founder

Hear from Australian experts on current and emerging SynBio intellectual property and ethical principles, challenges to look out for and what this means for SynBio startup founders.  Presentations will be followed by a moderated Q&A session, and a breakout session for networking with  the SynBio 10X program manager and other founders.  

Guest speakers:  

  • Dr Sean Klinkradt - Senior Associate Patent Attorney at Baxter IP, Patent & Trade Mark Attorneys

  • Dr Jacqueline Dalziell - Postdoctoral Fellow, Macquarie University

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