Venture capital for bio-entrepreneurship and regional integration: an opportunity for a new symbiosis

Celestina is a Political Scientist from the University of Costa Rica (UCR) and an Internationalist from the National University (UNA). Currently, she is pursuing a new degree in International Relations from UNA with a concentration in trade policy.  She is currently a specialist in bioeconomy and cooperation in  IICA’s Innovation and Bioeconomy Program and  is part of the first cohort of the Krishner Impact Foundation in Costa Rica, which focuses primarily on bioeconomy entrepreneurs. There, she has the possibility to do an investment in a Costa Rican company.

Mildred Jiménez holds a B.Eng degree in Biotechnology and a MSc. in Nanotechnology from Tecnologico de Monterrey, Mexico. She currently, holds the role of Associate in Venture Creation at Deep Science Ventures, specializing in the Agriculture Sector. Here, she leverages scientific knowledge and collaborates with founder-type scientists to create high-impact ventures, all with a shared vision of shaping a future where both humanity and the planet thrive.

Genomic Biotechnologist. Coordinator of Synergies and Alliances at the Center of Excellence in Science and Technology Based Entrepreneurship from Tecnológico de Monterrey. Specialist in business intelligence and technology commercialization. Experience in product development, technical and market validation.