Annick Verween

Annick Verween is the Head of biotope by VIB and Biotope Ventures, where she leads initiatives to support Europe's most promising early-stage biotech startups.

With a PhD in Biology and a strong background in business development, Annick bridges science and entrepreneurship, driving the success of innovative ventures in sustainable solutions for agriculture, food, and materials.

She has been instrumental in building Biotope into a top-tier investor and support ecosystem since 2021, connecting startups with key partners and securing significant pre-seed funding.

Prior to her role at VIB, Annick served as an innovation advisor at the EU's INTERREG innovation center and spent nearly four years as a manager at EIT Food, where she initiated and led the RisingFoodStars network.

Annick is currently focused on fostering a flourishing life sciences ecosystem and empowering the next generation of biotech entrepreneurs to grow their ventures globally.

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