iC³: Innovation = Capital x Collaboration x Commercialization
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Innovation on Display: Finalists Announced for the
4th Annual BioNTX Tech Transfer Showcase!
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BioNTX is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 4th Annual Tech Transfer Showcase, taking place Wednesday, September 17 at the 2025 iC³® Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit.
This year marks a major milestone — for the first time, the Showcase has expanded beyond Texas to include institutions from Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, forging new connections and spotlighting a broader range of early-stage life science innovations.
With over 25 competitive applications, these six finalists represent game-changing technologies — many still “on the shelf” — now poised to meet investors, industry leaders, and strategic partners who can help bring them to market.
Why it matters: The Tech Transfer Showcase isn’t just about pitching — it is about unlocking potential. By connecting academic discoveries to the right capital, collaborators, and commercialization pathways, BioNTX helps accelerate ideas from the lab to life-changing solutions.
Join us at the iC³ Summit to see these innovators pitch their technologies live, get inspired by what is emerging from our universities, and be part of shaping the next wave of life science breakthroughs.
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Reserve Your Spot Now: The iC³ Life Science Summit Awaits
September 16 - 17, 2025
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A new era is here—and you have the opportunity to be part of it. The iC³ Life Science Summit is the gathering place for bold thinkers, trailblazers, and visionaries ready to ignite innovation, unlock possibilities, and shape the future of healthcare.
This year, we celebrate “10 Years and Beyond” with a powerful focus on the convergence of biology, technology, and AI—driving advancements in precision medicine, revolutionizing biomanufacturing, and redefining what is possible in life sciences.
Over two transformative days, iC³ will showcase the people, ideas, and partnerships that are propelling our ecosystem into its next great chapter. Do not miss your chance to join the conversation, connect with leaders, and experience the renaissance of bio innovation firsthand.
Reserve your place today and help shape the future.
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If you have any questions about the Summit, please reach out to Jacqueline Ho at jho@biontx.org.
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THE CHANGEMAKERS YOU WILL MEET
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BioSecure: Innovation at the Edge of Risk,
Regulation, and Resilience
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BioNTX is convening this critical conversation because the future of life sciences innovation will depend as much on security and strategy as it does on discovery. As biology and technology converge, the very infrastructure of our industry—AI-enabled research, cyber-physical systems in biomanufacturing, and globally distributed supply chains—is becoming both a driver of progress and a target of risk.
This high-level general session brings together distinguished executives and thought leaders across biotech, MedTech, defense, and investment for a roundtable unlike any before it. Together, they will confront the urgent questions of how to safeguard innovation in an era defined by the emerging BioSecure Act, weaponized data, and growing geopolitical pressures.
For BioNTX and the region, this discussion is more than timely—it is strategic. Our ability to lead in life sciences depends on building a resilient, secure, and forward-looking ecosystem. This session is where vision, vigilance, and leadership meet.
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Biomanufacturing 101:
Foundations for a New Era of Cell & Gene Therapy
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Mastering Capital Strategies: Expert Insights into Life Sciences
Investment and Capital Market Transactions
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Join us for an insightful investor-focused session, where industry leaders and experts will delve into the current landscape of capital raising and transactions within the life sciences sector.
Our distinguished panelists will share their expertise on navigating the fundraising environment, complexities of IPOs, mergers and acquisitions, and other capital market strategies. The discussion will explore the challenges and opportunities in securing investment, the evolving dynamics of the capital markets, and strategic approaches to successful fundraising. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the latest trends, investor expectations, and innovative strategies to navigate the complex environment of capital raising in the life sciences industry. Whether you're a seasoned investor or new to the field, this session promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to thrive in today's competitive market.
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Building Brains: How Innovation Districts Can
Promote Brain Health & Build Cognitive Capital
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Innovation districts are more than physical spaces—they are catalysts for human potential. This forward-looking session brings together a diverse panel of architects, scientists, researchers, and policymakers to explore how thoughtfully designed districts can fuel brain health, unlock cognitive capital, and inspire a culture of curiosity, collaboration, and breakthrough innovation.
Join us to discover how the biotech industry can reimagine innovation hubs as engines for cognitive flourishing—where the environments we build actively shape healthier, more creative, and more connected communities.
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The Next Frontier in Medical Devices:
Intelligent Design, Transformative Care
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Medical devices are entering a new era—where precision engineering, digital integration, and patient-centered innovation are accelerating breakthroughs across diagnostics, treatment, and long-term care. In this session, we explore how next-generation technologies—from AI-powered wearables to smart surgical platforms—are not only advancing clinical capabilities, but also reshaping how we deliver, monitor, and personalize care.
This conversation will also explore the broader innovation ecosystem—including regulatory trends, commercialization pathways, and digital health strategy—necessary to bring these devices from concept to bedside. With insights from leading thinkers in tech, consulting, research, and manufacturing, this panel showcases how North Texas and global collaborators are helping lead this transformation in MedTech innovation.
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Stay Tuned: More Sessions Coming Soon
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Global Leaders in Inspired and Sustainable Design
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The Building Brains Coalition led by HKS will be featured at the iC³ Life Science & Healthcare Innovation Summit. Join the session “Building Brains: How Innovation Districts Can Promote Brain Health & Build Cognitive Capital” September 16th - 11:15am - 11:55am to explore how thoughtfully designed innovation districts can enhance brain health, unlock cognitive potential, and inspire collaboration and innovation across communities.
HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners, and advisors known for creating places that combine beauty and performance. With 1,500 professionals across 27 offices, the firm believes that integrating environmental, social, and governance principles drives design excellence. In 2023, HKS became a carbon-neutral firm. The organization values honesty, diversity, and inclusion, and fosters creative thinking. In partnership with clients and collaborators, HKS develops powerful ideas and solutions, crafting places that stand apart.
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EY Life Sciences Transforming Care Through Data and Insight
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How is the state of Texas performing in the biotech industry? Connect with EY at the iC³ Summit to hear their exclusive Texas report. As scientific progress, augmented intelligence and digital data are transforming the traditional health care models, staying competitive and providing the personalized experience that patients demand, require life sciences organizations to find new ways of working. The EY Life Sciences team works with pharma, biotech and medical technology companies to help shape our clients’ data-driven innovation approach and sustainable business outcomes, leveraging our powerful technology alliances.
Every day, our life sciences and health professionals deploy their vast knowledge to provide assurance services, organic and inorganic growth strategy, supply chain, technology transformation, commercialization, and R&D, and strategy. We also help accelerate patient access to our life sciences clients’ novel medicine, because we believe a healthy world is a better working world.
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Centralized Platform for Chemical Registration and Study Data
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CDD’s flagship product, CDD Vault®, is a hosted database platform for secure management and sharing of biological and chemical data. It supports chemical registration, structure–activity relationship (SAR) analysis, and scalable collaboration. With an intuitive web interface, CDD Vault allows you to organize chemical structures, manage biological study data, and work seamlessly with internal and external partners.
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Protecting Technology Businesses from Risk and Liability
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Intact Technology is dedicated to protecting technology companies through property, casualty, and professional insurance. With deep expertise in this sector, we understand your unique exposures and provide tailored coverage and services to minimize risk, limit liability, and safeguard your bottom line.
Our team of technology specialists delivers customized insurance solutions for industries including CleanTech and solar power, electronics manufacturing, information technology, instrument manufacturing, integration contracting, MedTech and Life Sciences, and telecommunications.
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Special Thank You To Our iC³ Sponsors
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iC³: Innovation = Capital x Collaboration x Commercialization
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Dates
Tuesday, September 16: 7:00am - 7:00pm
Wednesday, September 17: 8:00am - 3:30pm
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Location
Hilton Anatole
2201 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207
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If you have any questions about the Summit, please reach out to Jacqueline Ho at jho@biontx.org.
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Unlock Connectivity and Opportunity:
The iC³ Partnering App Is Here
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A Must-Have Tool to Maximize Your Summit Experience
We are proud to introduce the iC³ Partnering App, a powerful, centralized platform that enhances how attendees engage, connect, and collaborate throughout the Summit.
Whether you are looking to schedule 1:1 meetings, connect with key decision-makers, explore the full agenda, or discover our dynamic roster of sponsors and exhibitors, the app puts everything you need—right at your fingertips.
Designed to streamline networking and amplify access, the Partnering App ensures that every conversation, every opportunity, and every moment at iC³ is intentional and impactful.
If you want to make the most of your time at iC³, this is the tool you will not want to be without. Stay tuned—launch details coming soon
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