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Emerald Health SciencesEmerald Health Sciences (EHS) is a diversified cannabis company positioned to take advantage of the significant projected growth in different segments of the cannabis industry. The target segments are Pharmaceuticals, Therapeutic (Medical and Recreational), and Bioceuticals. Each investment leverages the scientific rigor, federal regulatory compliance, and life-science expertise of Emerald Health Sciences’ leadership.
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bronze sponsormsdMerck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA is known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada.
A Legacy of Innovation MSD has a strong history of success in translating cutting-edge research into life-saving medical breakthroughs. Our scientific advances have made a difference in the lives of millions of patients worldwide. From MSD’s development of the first measles and mumps vaccines to treatments for cancer and diabetes, we are an industry leader in bringing forth innovative new medicines. In 2017 MSD had sales of more than $40 billion and we operate in more than 140 countries. Partnering With MSD We recognize that building partnerships is one of our most important jobs. In 2017, over 60% of our human health sales were attributable to alliance partnerships and patents. In addition to our headquarters team based in Kenilworth, N.J., we have BD&L professionals in key biomedical innovation epicenters including—Boston, San Francisco, London and Shanghai. We’re pursuing some of the most innovative areas in biomedical research emerging today without regard to therapeutic area/modality. With 100 business development transactions since 2016, our team has experience working on collaborations from discovery to clinical-stage programs. We believe that by working together we can play a major role in transforming global health care. Together we can invent for life. msd.com/licensing |
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LANYARD SPONSORM VenturesM Ventures is the strategic, corporate venture capital arm of Merck. Its mandate is to invest in innovative technologies and products with the potential to significantly impact Merck‘s core business areas. From our headquarters in Amsterdam and offices in the US and Israel we invest globally in transformational ideas driven by great entrepreneurs. M Ventures takes an active role in its portfolio companies and teams up with entrepreneurs and coinvestors to translate innovation towards commercial success. M Ventures has a significant focus on early-stage investing and company creation including the creation of spin-offs to leverage Merck‘s science and technology base.
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Rising Stars SponsorECONOMIC AND TRADE DEPARTMENT, EMBASSY OF ISRAELThe Economic & Trade Department of the Embassy of Israel promotes, enhances and facilitates trade, investment and industrial R&D between Switzerland and Israel.
We offer Israeli companies a wide range of business development services to connect with partners in Switzerland. Our activities include business seminars, delegations, investment events, market briefings, and business meetings scheduling. The Economic & Trade Department offers Swiss companies access to Israeli technology and Innovation through events, exhibitions, delegations and investment events. We also facilitate scouting for cutting-edge technologies and access to business opportunities from Israel. http://www.itrade.gov.il/switzerland/ |