Bridging the Drug Discovery Gap: Meet and connect with Academia, Investors and Pharma

Session Overview

Navigating the development of small molecules requires scientific excellence, as well as strategic collaborative innovation. This round-table event brings together a diverse panel of experts to analyze the current state of drug discovery and identify actionable ways to accelerate the pipeline.

Key Discussion Points

• The Current Landscape: Where we stand today in drug discovery and the specific hurdles facing small molecule development.
• Accelerating the Process: Strategies to streamline the transition from basic research to clinical application.
• Collaborative Innovation: How academia and startups can better align with the requirements of Pharma and the expectations of the investment community.
• Overcoming the "Gap": Identifying the funding, regulatory and technical milestones necessary to move a candidate forward.

Why Attend?

Whether you are a researcher looking to translate your findings, an entrepreneur seeking to scale a startup, or an industry professional looking for the next breakthrough, this session offers:

• Multidisciplinary Perspectives from the entire value chain.
• Practical Strategies on navigating the complexities of the drug development lifecycle.
• Ecosystem Networking to build connections with key players across the life sciences sector.

Join us to explore how we can work together to turn scientific potential into impactful medical realities.

This event takes place during the Barcelona Health Innovation Week 2026 promoted by Biocat - #BCNHealthInnovationWeek.

Date & Place

11:30 - 13:00 h: Tuesday, 17 February 2026 - Sala Fèlix Serratosa, Parc Científic de Barcelona.

Registration

Free and open to the whole Life-Science community (Limited places available). Registration required before Thursday, 12 February (REGISTRATION LINK)