Simply put, at the Venture Forum we feature innovators - and technologies – that present a solid and profitable business opportunity, and that you will not see on the regular conference circuit!

But don't take our word for it. Our results speak for themselves. In just the last few years:

• $68 million raised by 39 Venture Forum companies.
• Over 300 negotiations entered into with investors and partners covering 558 CDA's.
• 109 deals signed ranging anywhere from licensing partnerships to full-fledged acquisitions.

See more Venture Forum success stories here

What Do Attendees Get?

Access to ground breaking life-science innovations brought by over 60 presenting and more than 100 exhibiting entrepreneurs from United States and around the globe.

• Most promising startups from the 2007-2008 NIH Commercialization Assistance Program
• Spin-outs from the leading life science research universities throughout the United States.
• Privately funded companies with innovations that are destined to make it big.
• International entrepreneurs with technologies to change healthcare around the world.

World-Class Speakers, including:
G. Steven Burrill - CEO, Burrill & Company

Allergan
Amgen
Baxter
BD Ventures
Beckman Coulter
Burrill & Co.
Cargill Ventures
De Novo Ventures
DuPont

What Does Industry Say?

“I was very impressed with the quality and caliber of companies at Larta Insitute’s Venture Forum. It was, hands down, the best venture showcase I have been to, not only in terms of the quality of companies, but also in regards to the precision of logistics and support, expertise of the keynote and other presentations as well as networking opportunities.” - David Bowser, VP, Johnson & Johnson Corporate Office of Science and Technology

”I found the Venture Forum to be quite useful; it brought together a large number of high quality early stage life science companies, who, with the benefit of their Larta training, succinctly and clearly presented their value propositions. This higher density of trained companies makes my job much easier. Of this year's crop, there were 4 or 5 companies with which I expect to have further conversations.” - Bruce Pratt, Genzyme Corporation

“I thoroughly enjoyed the Venture Forum - It was excellent, with a high standard of presenting companies and a good range of attendees.” - John Gibson, SVP of Pharmaceutical Development, Allergan

Who Is Invited to Exhibit?

Click Here to review the companies that will be featured at the 2008 Life Sciences Venture Forum.

Who Presented Last Year?