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Switzerland The most innovative country in the world must constantly launch new initiatives to attract R&D activities if that lead is to be maintained, and Switzerland Innovation is doing just that – by showcasing the opportunities that the Swiss Innovation Park holds for innovative companies around the world. Switzerland Innovation was…

Switzerland The Executive Director of the Greater Geneva Bern area, Western Switzerland’s investment promotion agency, elaborates on the unique assets the region has to offer, and highlights the strong pro-business mindset of the Swiss people. Could you please start by elaborating why this organization was established and what the main mission…

Switzerland Switzerland has been long-established as one of the world’s most innovative countries and boasts a thriving ecosystem of startup biotechs. However, a slow and complex funding cycle means that an increasing number of Swiss biotechs are looking towards the US for funding; a trend that risks destabilising and weakening the…

Mexico Luisa Gutierrez, CEO at Medisi, explains the importance of helping get fast registration for high quality medtech products registrations and explains Medisi’s integral solutions for both the regulation and distribution of medical devices. Ms. Gutierrez you have quite an unusual professional profile. What triggered you to start your entrepreneurial journey…

Greece Ioanna Koukli, the owner and founder of Pharmassist Ltd, began the company with a vision of assisting healthcare companies manoeuver through the European regulatory milieu. Today, with Pharmassist established as a full service CRO, Koukli discusses the company’s evolution, the potential of clinical trials in Greece, as well as fostering…

Taiwan Freddie Höglund, CEO of the European Chamber of Commerce Taiwan (ECCT), and Mike Exton, Managing Director of Novartis Taiwan and Co-Chair of the Pharmaceutical Committee of the ECCT, document the main issues at stake for the international pharmaceutical companies implanted in Taiwan, while providing us with a broader overview of…

Ireland The UK’s decision to leave the EU in Summer 2016 sent shockwaves throughout Europe and left neighbouring countries struggling to interpret what ‘Brexit’ means for them. Ireland, as the UK’s closest neighbour both culturally and geographically, could stand to benefit from the decision in the medium- to long-term, especially in…

Mexico President and CEO of Grupo ENESA, Jaime Chico Pardo breaks down the private capital fund’s core investment pillars—centered on active management and driving long-term value—while elaborating on the flourishing opportunities where technology and healthcare intersect, and how this marriage serves to close Mexico’s encroaching healthcare gaps. Jaime, can you start…

Taiwan Hong-Jen Chang, former Deputy Minister of Health and current CEO and Chairman of the YFY Biotech Management Company, a Taiwan-based VC fund which has been playing an instrumental role in the development of Taiwan’s biotech industry, provides insights into his investment approach and documents the key success factors to prioritize…

Greece Michalis Massourakis, Chief Economist at the Federation of Greek Industries (SEV) provides his expert insights on the roles and functions of the organization, the economic and political situation in Greece, and how the country is managing to implement policies to boost the economy and transition out of the crisis. To…

Switzerland Italian-speaking Swiss canton Ticino outperforms most regions within Europe, yet still lags behind the high-flying cantons of Northern Switzerland. Stefano Rizzi, director of the canton’s economic division, discusses its economic development strategy and the important role that the life sciences sector plays within it. Ticino is the Italian-speaking region of…

Greece Vassilios Katsos, President & CEO of Pharmathen, articulates the philosophy that has led to the company’s strong market positioning: innovation, internationalization and investment. Based on this triumvirate of strategies, he describes Pharmathen’s ability to keep pace with the global market while maintaining a focus on R&D and operational excellence. As one…