Ernesto Bonetti modera MIND Milano Innovation District

On May 9, 2025, as part of MIND Innovation Week, the “From Lab to Market” event took place at the MIND Milano Innovation District.
It was a valuable opportunity to explore how high-potential scientific research projects can be transformed into concrete solutions for the market and patients, with the aim of strengthening the dialogue between science and industry at the heart of Milan’s innovation hub.
Organized by Extend | the National Technology Transfer Biotech Hub, the meeting brought together industry experts to discuss technology transfer strategies, the valorization of scientific research, and the key role of biotech startups in the development of new therapies. Speakers include:
Claudia Pingue, Head of Technology Transfer Fund, CDP Venture Capital SGR
Davide Santi, Senior Investment Manager, CDP Venture Capital SGR, Fabrizio Grillo, President of Federated Innovation MIND
Giovanni Amabile, Entrepreneur in Residence at EXTEND and CEO of Aptadir Therapeutics
Federica Draghi, Founder & Managing Partner of XGEN Venture
Pasquale Impesi, Head of Europe at UCB
Anna Mondino, Head of Research Unit, San Raffaele Scientific Institute
Roberto Tiezzi, Managing Director, Innovation & Knowledge Transfer Unit, University of Milan
🎤 The debate was moderated by Ernesto Bonetti, founder of Jet’s PR, who guided the discussion among the innovation ecosystem’s stakeholders.