DOSSIER Transbio Valencia event

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1 DOSSIER Transbio Valencia event February 27th and 28th Field Study Best practices for company creation and development Workshop Housing & access to technologies for biotech companies

2 Introduction This document contains all the details and agenda for the TRANSBIO event in Valencia Calendar February 27th and 28th + Field Study Best practices for company creation and development + Workshop Housing & access to technologies for biotech companies

3 Place February 27th February 28th University of Valencia Science Park Príncipe Felipe Research Center Catedrático Agustín Escardino, 9 Calle Eduardo primo Yúfera, Paterna (Valencia) Spain Valencia

4 Agenda February 27 th. Place: Scientific Park, Valencia University Field Study Best practices for company creation and development 14:30 Welcome and opening Beatriz Simón, Employment and Innovation Councillor Valencia City Council José Pío Beltrán, Institutional Coordinator, Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas Juan Antonio Raga, Director of Parc Científic Universitat de València Carlos Ripoll, Director of VLC Campus Area- Universidad Politécnica de València 14:50 Presentation of the Transbio project Rémy Poupot, Director of TRANSBIO. Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse 15:00 R&D system regional overview Chairperson: Ángel Navarro, InnDEA Valencia Raúl Martín, Director General d'economia de la Conselleria d'economia, Indústria, Turisme i Ocupació, Generalitat Valenciana Santiago Miralles, OTRI - Universitat de València Adrián Escardino, Business Development at UPV Science Park 15:45 Round Table Start- Up and Spin- off Chairperson: Andrés Alba Pérez (Innovation Area at Health Research Institute Hospital La Fe) Ana Cidad Vila. Co- founder and Advisor of GemBiosoft Dra. Celia Martínez (PhD, MBA). Business Development Manager at Applicacell Biotech, S.L. 16:45 Coffee break 17:00 Visit to Valencia University Scientific Park Experiences and testimonials and guided tour through installation This session will provide a tour to know the scientific and technological installations. There will be a guide through the facilities and different companies allocated there. 17:00 IMEGEN 17:30 BIOPOLIS

5 Agenda February 28th Workshop Housing & access to technologies for biotech companies 8:45 Welcome and opening Isabel Muñoz, General Manager Principe Felipe Research Centre (CIPF) Paula Llobet, Head of Innovation at InnDEA, Valencia City Council Rémy Poupot, Director of TRANSBIO. Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse Carlos Ripoll, Director of VLC Campus Area- Universidad Politécnica de València 9:00 Scientific and University Parks in Southern Europe, housing experiences Chairperson: Pep Lluís Pons, BIOIB Eva Alcaraz, Business Development Manager, Parc Científic Universitat de València Philippe Baralon, Phylum (Toulouse) Jesús Purroy, Director Tècnic de Serveis Científics i Tecnològics, Parc Científic de Barcelona Óscar Sánchez, Director of Tech Transfer at Príncipe Felipe Research Center (CIPF) (Valencia) Richard Alonso, Biopark Project Leader, Sanofi R&D 10: 00 Experiences from scratch, the evolution and needs of a new startup and/or spinoff company (Phase I, 1 year) Carlos Lurigados, Responsable d Emprenedoria i Creixement Empresarial, Biocat Luis Mariñas, Centauri Biotech (Galicia) Fernando Barrera, CIRCE (Islas Baleares) Pep Lluís Pons on behalf of Genosalut (Balearic Islands) 10:45 Difficulties to access to technology and the technology transference process (Phase II, 1-3 years) Chairperson: Philippe Baralon, Phylum Mª Jesús Vicent, Scientific Director and Co- Founder at Polymer Therapeutic Solutions Julio Martín, IVIOMICS 11:15 Coffee Break

6 11:30 Visit to CIPF Experiences and testimonials and guided tour through installation This session will provide a tour to know the scientific and technological installations. Polymer Therapeutic Solutions: Mª Jesús Vicent Health Eugenia: Juan Antonio Cerón Genometra: David Montaner Oncovision: Mayte Montemayor 12:15 Requirements for growing at Phase III (2-3 years) 13:25 EU Financial Framework Funding and programmes Chairperson: Paula Llobet, InnDEA Valencia Santiago Donat, Dirección General de Proyectos y Fondos Europeos de la Generalitat Valenciana Javier Ferrís Oñate, Programmes Director, Instituto de Biomecánica de Valencia (IBV) 13:50 Closure 14:00 Lunch Networking Chairperson: Óscar Sánchez Jacobo Cruces, Galchimia SA (Galicia) Hélder Cruz, ECBio (Lisboa) Carles Soler, PROISER (Valencia) 13:00 Existing needs and future trends. The Boston Model Jose Vicente Pons, Valencian Global Growth and IB Business Innovation

7 USEFUL INFORMATION Valencia City Valencia is the capital of the autonomous community of Valencia and the third largest city in Spain after Madrid and Barcelona, with around 0.8 million inhabitants in the administrative center. Valencia is also Spain's third largest metropolitan area, with a population ranging from 1.7 to 2.5 million. Valencia offers a combination of avant- garde style, culture and Mediterranean spirit, bound to captivate any visitor. There are thousands of things to discover. Getting to Valencia The airport Information Service: Phone Distance from the airport to the city center: 8 Km. Approx. cost Airport- Valencia city center taxi: 20 Euros. AIRPORT CITY CENTRE CONNECTION: - By metro: Line 5 Aeropuerto/Torrent Avinguda- Neptú. Approx. every minutes. Line 3 Aeropuerto / Palmaret- Rafelbunyol (Metrovalencia). Approx. every minutes Fare to/from city centre: approx. 3,90. Approximate journey time: 20 minutes. - By bus: Fernanbus, Line 150 Valencia - Manises - Aeropuerto: Timetable: Airport- Valencia: 6:30, 7:00, then every 30 minutes until 21:30 / 22:00. Price: approx Approximate journey time: 40 minutes. - By Taxi: Approx. cost airport- city center: approx By car: Take the V- 11 road which connects the A- 3 (Madrid to Valencia motorway) with the V- 30.

8 Arriving by train There are two main train stations within the city's metropolitan area. LOCAL TRAIN STATION (ESTACIÓN DEL NORTE) Xátiva, Valencia Telephone: Valencia has its own city center station for the local train network (cercanías), which consists of six lines that connect Valencia to Gandía, Mogente, Utiel, Xirivella, Caudiel and Castellón de la Plana. Connections from the Estación del Norte: - METRO: Xátiva station (lines 3 and 5). More info at - BUS: Lines 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 19, 35, 40 and 63 (bus stops close to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento). More info at - TAXI: Taxi rank (Radio Taxi Valencia and Tele Taxi Valencia). Located at the side of the station, exit through the doors next to platform 6. Telephone: and JOAQUÍN SOROLLA STATION FOR THE VALENCIA HIGH- SPEED TRAIN (AVE) San Vicente Mártir, Valencia From the high- speed train station, the AVE trains connect the city to Madrid, Cuenca and Albacete, with 17 daily departures and an approximate journey time of 1 hour 30 minutes. In addition, the Alaris and Euromed long- distance trains connect Valencia with Spain's main cities. Connections from Joaquín Sorolla Station (AVE) - SHUTTLE BUS: Present your train ticket to travel for free to Estación del Norte, located in the city centre. - METRO: Joaquín Sorolla Station (lines 1 and 5). More info at - BUS: Lines 9, 10, 27 (bus stop in San Vicente Mártir) and lines 89 and 90 (bus stop in Av. Giorgeta). More info at - TAXI: Taxi rank outside the entrance to the station.

9 Roads in Valencia Valencia has a modern road network that makes it easily accessible from any city, both in the Iberian peninsula and further afield. The Mediterranean AP- 7 motorway, which runs the whole length of the Spanish Mediterranean coastline from north to south, connects with the European motorway network, the A- 23 Sagunto- Somport motorway and the A- 3 Madrid- Valencia motorway. Most of the passenger services operating in Valencia, both national and international, begin and end at Valencia Bus Station. Valencia Bus Station Menéndez Pidal, Valencia. Tel Open: daily, 24 hours. Metro: L1 - Turia. Bus: 8, 29, 60, 61,62, 63, 73, 79 Getting around Valencia Buses in Valencia Valencia has a city and suburban bus network that reaches every corner of the city. Bus services start at 4 am on some of the lines, and end at pm. Then follows the night bus service, which ends at 2 am, except for on Fridays, Saturdays and the nights before public holidays, when it continues until 3:30 am. As well as regular day and night services, in summer and at other specific times such as during the European Grand Prix of F1 or major festivals, additional special bus services are put on. Services to the suburbs are provided by a consortium of transport companies grouped together under the name of Metrobús. These services link the city with surrounding towns and villages. More info: - EMT (Empresa Municipal de Transportes de Valencia)

10 Valencia Metro Getting around by metro is really easy: visit where you can look up the stops that will be most convenient for you, plan your journey in real time or check and download the timetable. If you are travelling on lines 3 or 5 of the metro, we suggest you stop off at La Alameda, an important example of the Valencian architecture designed by Santiago Calatrava. The station is located underneath the Exposición Bridge, which is another jewel in the crown of this Valencian architect and is not to be missed. Tourist Information If you need more Tourist information about Valencia, do not hesitate to visit: TIP: Get the VLC Tourist Card at one of our Tourist Info offices and enjoy unlimited, free public transport around the city. It also offers great discounts on museums, leisure activities, shopping, restaurants, etc. More info at

11 LANGUAGE There are two official languages in Valencia: "Valenciano", used in the Valencian Community, and Spanish, Spain's official language. POSTAL SERVICES The Central Post and Telegraph Office (Plaza del Ayuntamiento, 24) is open on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. and between 9:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. Telephone: Stamps are also available in all tobacconists. TIME ZONE People generally eat later than in other European countries: breakfast (7:30 and 10:00 a.m.) is similar to the continental style. Restaurants serve lunch between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m., and dinner from 8:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. SHOPPING Now you can go shopping in Valencia any day of the year. Although normal shop opening hours are from 10 am to 8.30 pm, you will find malls and shops in tourist areas that are open every day, including Sundays and public holidays (except 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 25 December). The areas where shops are open every day of the week are: - Jardín del Turia: from Nou d'octubre bridge to Astilleros bridge. - Valencia city centre: Ciutat Vella and Ensanche areas. - Els Orriols: around Ciudad de Valencia stadium. TIPPING Tips are included in all prices and bills, so tipping is not considered obligatory. However, if the service received is considered satisfactory, especially in bars and restaurants, a tip is often left. WEATHER Valencia enjoys a mild temperate Mediterranean climate. The average annual temperature is 17ºC with warm summers and very mild winters, rarely below 10ºC. There is only light rainfall mainly in autumn and the beginning of spring.

12 BANKS Most banks are open from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Only a few branches open on Saturday mornings. There are 24- hour automatic tellers around the city, and most (Servired, 4B, etc.) offer international services. CREDIT CARDS Most hotels, restaurants and shops in Valencia accept the main credit cards such as American Express, VISA, Mastercard, 4B, Access y Diners Club. ELECTRICITY Standard electrical voltage in Valencia is V AC, 50 Hz. A transformer and an adapter are necessary to use North American electrical appliances whose plugs have two square pins. Adapters are available in most hardware stores. EXCHANGING MONEY RIA Money Transfer & Change: Currency exchange, traveller s checks and money transfers. Centrally located in the main European cities. Convento de Jerusalén, Valencia Tel.: esfx@riafinancial.com HOLIDAYS - New Year Day: 1st January - San Vicente Mártir: 22nd January - San José: 19th March - San Vicente Ferrer: 5th April, moved to the Monday following Easter - Good Friday and Easter Monday: (dates change every year) - Labour Day: 1st May - Sant Dionís: 9th October, Valencian Community National Day - All Saints: 1st of November - The Day of the Constitution: 6th of December - The Feast of the Immaculate Conception: 8th of December.

13 HOTEL BOOKING Bookings have been concluded in several hotels located close to the area where the event is held. Rooms will be assigned in strict order of request, while there is availability. To book send to the selected hotel indicating that belongs to the European project TRANSBIO and they can offer these prices. If you have any problem, you can contact Nuria Lledó of InnDEA Valencia Hotel Barceló Valencia **** Double room individual use Double room Contact for booking Primus Valencia **** Tryp Valencia Oceanic **** NH Las Artes **** hotels.com NH Las Artes II *** hotels.com *Prices are indicated in Euros, per room, per night, including breakfast and VAT.