Virginia Ballotta

Virginia Ballotta is the Manager of New Ventures at BaseLaunch, a biotech accelerator based in Switzerland. She has been with Basel Area Business & Innovation since 2021, where she plays a crucial role in supporting biotech entrepreneurs and researchers in acquiring funding and developing their business strategies.13

Educational Background

• Master's Degree: Bioengineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy.
• Ph.D.: Biomedical Engineering from Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands, focusing on tissue engineering and immunology.13

Professional Experience

Before her current role, Ballotta served as the Country Manager for Switzerland at Catalyze, where she helped shape the business strategies of biotech ventures.13 Her work at BaseLaunch involves collaborating with various stakeholders to foster innovation and growth within the biotech sector.2

Interests and Contributions

Ballotta is passionate about innovation in pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and healthcare. She actively engages in discussions about the biotechnology landscape and contributes to articles that highlight the importance of proper financing and infrastructure for successful biotech ventures.24

Her LinkedIn profile further emphasizes her commitment to helping innovators advance their ideas within the biotech field.4