Don't Miss Out! 'Star Launchpad' Innovation Competition Final Pitch & Award Ceremony – September 10 in Shanghai!
"Star Starting Point" 2025 Innovation Competition Roadshow
and Award Ceremony
To Be Held in Shanghai on September 10
Co-hosts Novo Nordisk and ATLATL Innovation Center cordially invite industry partners to attend and observe.
● Time: September 10, 13:00-19:00
● Location: Kimpton Qiantan Hotel, Shanghai
● Language: English
Scan the QR Code to Register Now(Seats are limited; we recommend scanning the QR code to register as soon as possible)
The “Star Start” Innovation Competition was jointly launched in 2022 by the Novo Nordisk China R&D Center and ATLATL Innovation Center. It cordially invites innovative teams in the fields of biopharmaceuticals and biotechnology to submit projects for innovation and translation. Each year, a global expert review committee composed of representatives from both organizing parties selects two winning teams.
On September 10, the roadshow and awards ceremony will feature public presentations by five shortlisted teams, along with interactive sessions with the judging panel and on-site audience. The final results of the Innovation Competition will be announced on-site, followed by an awards ceremony.
13:00-17:30
“Star Starting Point” Roadshow and Award Ceremony
17:30-19:00
Buffet Reception
Reason #1 to Watch
Emerging Forces in Biopharmaceuticals
On the “Star Starting Point” Innovation Competition Platform, Novo Nordisk was able to discoverBiopharmaceutical and Biotechnology Projects with Translational Potential, and provide them with support. We also warmly invite industry partners to join us in spotlighting emerging talents within the sector! You may well find inspiration and even uncover new opportunities along the way!
Reason 2 to Follow
On-Site Commentary by Novo Nordisk’s Global R&D Executives and Experts
During the roadshow, shortlisted companies will engage in interactive Q&A sessions with global R&D executives and experts from Novo Nordisk. Whether you are an emerging innovator or an R&D partner, the global perspective and insights of the Novo Nordisk judging panel may well spark new ideas for you~~~
On-site Review
Vice President, Early-Stage R&D External Innovation Partnerships
Corporate Vice President - R&ED EXTERNAL INNOVATION PARTNERS
Vice President of Global Target Discovery and President of China R&D Center
Online Review
Daniel Brunicardi Timmermann
External Collaboration and Exploratory Innovation
Itai Kela
External Collaboration and Exploratory Innovation
Joerg Dominik Hoeck
External Collaboration and Exploratory Innovation
as well as a team of Novo Nordisk experts and scientists from fields such as oral delivery, nucleic acid technologies, chemical biology, and computational drug design.
Reason 3 to Watch
The First Pitch Event of Novo Nordisk China Open Innovation Center
In China, Novo Nordisk’s innovation partners have expanded from initial basic and translational research and clinical development toDigital Health Ecosystem AllianceandWarehousing, Logistics, and Distributionamong other fields. To further enhance the current level of innovation and collaboration, Novo Nordisk established its China Open Innovation Center in May 2025, receiving Pudong New Area’s “Open Innovation Center for Large Enterprises“Plaque Awarding Ceremony.”
As one of Novo Nordisk’s flagship open innovation initiatives in China, the “Star Start” Innovation Competition pitch event will continue to uphold the mission of the Open Innovation Center, fostering collaborative innovation and promoting industry exchange. It’s also a great opportunity to learn more about Novo Nordisk’s open innovation strategy!
Hidden Benefit 1
The event willFree Space Provided, for you to display your own roll-up banner and introduce your company or project to the attending guests.
Hidden Benefit 2
In appreciation of the attention from colleagues, this event will alsoComplimentary Cold Buffet, providing all attendees with a rare opportunity to engage in open dialogue with Novo Nordisk’s global executives and industry peers.
Scan the QR code to register now
Limited Seats Available
We recommend that you scan the QR code to register as soon as possible.