WORLD-CLASS
LIFE SCIENCE MENTORING
The Nordic Mentor Network for Entrepreneurship (NOME) is an elite Nordic Mentoring Program for promising life science projects and startups, driven by the vision of transforming Nordic life science startups into internationally renowned commercial successes. This is done by matching selected Nordic startups with highly skilled volunteer professionals to help them reach their goals and technology milestones.
Apply for the Open Startup Competition at the NOME Annual Meeting
A 2 Year Mentoring Programme
for Nordic Life Science Startups
NOME is an elite mentoring programme that facilitates long-term mentorship by 2-4 industry mentors for selected startups.
“The mentors’ advice sharpened my business plan significantly and led to progression in the negotiations with VCs, they introduced me to opportunities (both strategic and financial)”.
Alexander Hovard Sparre-Ulrich, CEO Antag
WHAT WE PROVIDE
MENTORS
The NOME mentors are high-profile life science executives, investors, experts and serial entrepreneurs, based in the Nordics and the US. Together, they have a vast experience in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, digital health and industrial biotech.
HOW IT WORKS
1.
Contact your local NOME partner
To apply, reach out directly to your local NOME partner that you find here. NOME enrolment takes place three times per year: February, May and October.
2.
NOME selection committee evaluates companies
The committee selects the companies accepted into NOME.
3.
Matchmaking with mentors
The accepted companies will pitch for the NOME mentors, which will sign up as mentors.
4.
Programme commences
Mentorship begins with a focus on the individual needs of the company.
5.
C-level sessions
In addition to the mentoring, the companies are offered to do peer-to-peer sparing with other relevant NOME companies.
6.
US tour
The opportunity to join a NOME US camp. A US-specific team offering expert regional advice and meetings with potential key partners and investors.
7.
Graduation
Upon graduation, the NOME companies will be offered to attend future NOME events as an alumni company and continue in the NOME C-level sessions.
PARTNERS
Our local NOME partners – based in each of the Nordic countries – work together to identify potential NOME startups and mentors. Together they provide the essential infrastructure that makes NOME a successful pan Nordic life science mentoring program.
FAQ
NEWS
Find updates about recent NOME events and news from the NOME companies here.
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