Bio-sample procurement & IVDR transition

An introduction to biobank networks, services & opportunities for collaboration with the largest European biobank infrastructure BBMRI-ERIC.

Apply for this unique online seminar to learn about the importance of pre-analytics in biomarker discovery, biobank networks for SME’s, and IVDR transition. The online seminar is offered by Integrated Biobank Luxembourg and targets SMEs from North-West Europe and other European regions that develop biomarkers for diagnostics.

The interactive online seminar is aimed at small and medium-sized companies that need access to patient samples for the development of new diagnostics and helps navigate the huge European biobank network BBMRI. In addition, participants will receive information on how to implement the IVDR at the very beginning of the development of new biomarker-based diagnostics in order to safely launch their new products on the European market.

The interactive online seminar is divided into two parts:

1. In Part I, experts from BBMRI.be, Strategiqual and IBBL will present strategies for biomarker validation and commercialization that specifically address the needs of SMEs in three presentations.
2. In part II, you will have the opportunity to arrange individual 30 minute 1:1 meetings with our experts from BBMRI.be and Strategiqual. Please contact the respective experts after successful registration. If you want to receive tailored coaching for strategic biomarker development from IBBL experts, please apply for a Consultancy Service on specific biomarker topics.

How to apply for services?

• Check your eligibility:
• Does your company meets the SME definition of the EU?
• Did your SME receive more than a total of €200.000 of de Minimis state aid between 2020 and 2022? For more information about de-minimis aid. You can find helpful information via these links  de minimis rule and state aid.
• Before you apply, read the full Online Seminar Description
• Complete application form
• Submit your application and your de minimis self-declaration to IBBL Codex4SMEs@ibbl.lu by June 18, 2023 until 12:00 noon CET.

Note: The online training is limited to ten SMEs. The selection is made on a first-come, first-served basis. The training will only be carried out after three SMEs have registered for it.

Note: Our services are in general open to SMEs from all over North-West Europe with preference given to SMEs from one of the participating partner regions (see table of partners) for the services offered.