"How paediatric start-ups can navigate the current funding landscape?"
How paediatric start-ups can navigate the current funding landscape? Don't miss this training capsule on investment strategies in paediatrics.

i4KIDS Training Capsule that dives into funding options and investment strategies for paediatric projects, highlighting successful models (private and public) and uncovering exciting opportunities.
Panel of Experts:
- David Cole, MBA – Director and CCHO, TOO Futures Ltd (UK)
- John Parker – Founder and Managing Partner, Springhood Ventures (US)
- Kerstin Papenfuss, PhD MBA – Director Pharma at Deep Science Ventures (UK)
- Marc Ramis Castelltort – Managing Partner, Montana Impact Fund (Spain)
The discussion leverages insights from the i4KIDSEUROPE report: “Europe Paediatric Innovation Situation Report and Needs Analysis” to offer guidance for founders and start-ups navigating the paediatric funding landscape.
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