SmiLe Bootcamp – ATMP edition: From research to patients

Published September 25, 2026 by

SmiLe Venture Hub is launching a five-day bootcamp for scientists and early-stage startups working with Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs).

The program provides practical tools, expert insights, and tailored feedback to help participants navigate the journey from ATMP research towards patients and the market. Topics include preclinical development, IP and regulatory strategies, clinical development, market access, industry partnering, and financing.

The bootcamp is free of charge and will bring together 10 projects and/or startups. It combines seminars, independent assignments, and feedback from experts from industry, investment, academia, and the international ATMP community.

Application deadline: 8 October 2026
At SmiLe Venture Hub, Lund
Five course days: November 2026–February 2027

The bootcamp is organised by SmiLe Venture Hub and financed through the ATMP Path2Patient project, which is co-financed by the European Union and run by Region Skåne, LU Innovation, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, SmiLe Venture Hub, Medicon Village, and the Pre-GMP facility.