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The PCB-Santander Bioincubator ranks third in the payback on investment category in the Technopolicy Network’s ranking

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 03.12.2009

The PCB-Santander Bioincubator ranks third in the payback on investment category in the Technopolicy Network’s ranking

The PCB-Santander Bioincubator ranks third in the category of payback on investment in the international ranking for incubators, "Best Practices in Science Based Incubators 2009", which is coordinated by the Technopolicy Network, a scientific network. The awards ceremony took place at the 8th Annual Conference and Awards on Best Practices in Science Based Incubators, which was held in Stockholm on November 19 and 20.

Programmes and organizations from all over the world participate in this ranking to obtain the award for the best science based incubator; annually, over fifty incubators are candidates to this prestigious award. Criteria to obtain this recognition are based on a combination of quantitative indicators and on the opinion of a jury comprised by international experts.

The Technopolicy Network is a network composed of a multidisciplinary team of experts and professionals from different countries which aims to promote regional scientific development. The objective of this network –created by Science Alliance, a Dutch organization, in collaboration with Genopole, the primary French park of biotech sciences and incubators- is to promote the exchange of knowledge and experiences between different member countries.

The PCB-Santander Bioincubator is a project promoted by the Bosch i Gimpera Foundation, the Barcelona Science Park (PCB) and the Santander Bank. This project facilitates the creation of new technology based companies: it provides scientific-technological infrastructure and consulting in business management for their development and growth in early stages. In addition to participating in the long-term strengthening of technology-based companies in the biotech sector in Catalonia, the PCB-Santander Bioincubator also aims to contribute to the establishment of a critical mass in R+D+I, and to promote innovation and competitiveness at a global level. The PCB-Santander Bioincubator is located in the Helix Building of the PCB.