Venture Leaders

Venture Leaders Biotech

Venture Leaders Biotech brings Switzerland’s most promising biotech startups to Boston, one of the world’s leading hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship in life sciences.
The program connects visionary founders with top investors, experts, and industry leaders to accelerate their global growth journey.

Venture Leaders Biotech is designed for startups with the potential to shape the future of biotechnology. Since 2006, the program has offered Swiss founders direct access to Boston’s leading biotech ecosystem, connecting them with investors, industry experts, and international entrepreneurs.

Win your seat to join an exceptional team, gain first-hand insights into the U.S. biotech market, learn from experienced life sciences investors, and build the connections needed to scale your venture internationally.

A Unique Investor Roadshow in Boston

Venture Leaders Biotech offers more than exposure. It delivers a high-impact international growth experience. Through pitch sessions with top-tier investors, market discovery, and networking founders gain access to one of the most competitive ecosystems in the world.


Your Key Benefits

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Find more details about the Venture Leaders Biotech Roadshow 2026 in Boston and how to join for free.

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Impressions from the Past Roadshows

Insights into past Venture Leaders roadshows, including pitch sessions, company visits, investor meetings, and more.

What Our Alumni Say

Hear what Swiss founders brought back from Boston.

“Venture Leaders has been a unique program to put my business development on the front burner. I returned with a ton of great contacts and a much clearer vision on how to run my company and understanding of the US market. A must have if your ambition is to build a winning business.”

Jan Lichtenberg Co-Founder & CEO, InSphero

“Venture Leaders was a fantastic program that allowed me to expand my professional network to the Boston-based venture capital ecosystem.”

Stefanie Flückiger-Mangual CEO and Co-founder of TOLREMO therapeutics

“It is the greatest experience I had as a young entrepreneur, an amazing program bringing you to the next level!”

Madiha Derouazi co-founder & CEO, Amal Therapeutics

“Venture Leaders is possibly the best startup program to participate in. One week of full-time entrepreneurial experiences along with a phenomenal group of people had a crucial impact on the success of funding our venture.”

Marc Gitzinger CEO BioVersys AG

“Venture Leaders is a one of a kind program, helping me reach out to potential investors and business partners.”

Rajwinder Lehal Chief Scientific Officer, Cellestia Biotech

Our Partners

The Swiss National Startup Team’s roadshow to Boston is organized by Venturelab in collaboration with our partners EPFL Lausanne, ETH Zurich, University of Basel, Hansjörg Wyss, Kellerhals Carrard and the VISCHER.

Past Biotech Roadshows

Discover previous roadshows and the teams who brought Swiss innovation to the global stage.

Venture Leaders Biotech 2025

Location: Boston
Date: 22.06.2025

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Venture Leaders Biotech 2024

Date: 13.05.2024

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Venture Leaders Biotech 2023

Location: Boston, USA
Date: 12.06.2023

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Venture Leaders Biotech 2022

Date: 12.09.2022

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Venture Leaders Biotech News

Explore recent achievements, funding rounds, and milestones from Venture Leaders Biotech startups.

Venture Leaders Success Stories

Discover the startups that turned their Venture Leaders Biotech experience into global success. Each of these founders joined the Swiss National Startup Team in Boston and went on to build impactful, internationally recognized companies.

deepCDR Biologics AG

Antibody discovery enabled by deep learning.

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SimplicityBio SA

Software platform for the analysis of biological data

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Covagen AG (acquired by Johnson & Johnson)

Creating the next generation of biologics

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NBE-Therapeutics LLC

Antibody-based NBEs

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Get in Touch

Do you have questions about Venture Leaders Biotech or want to explore how Venturelab can support your business goals? Contact us.

Maurice Stäheli Program Manager, Venturelab maurice.staeheli@venturelab.swiss Maurice Stäheli on LinkedIn