Authera

Today, you can read about Authera’s groundbreaking work in ophthalmology in Din Øyehelse, as part of Dagbladet. Our mission is to develop innovative treatments for serious eye diseases, to address the unmet clinical need for therapeutics with novel mechanisms of action. This offers hope to millions of people who today lack viable options, and will gradually lose their vision due to lack of efficacious treatment.   We're grateful for the support of Norges Blindeforbund and Norges forskningsråd. Torleif Tollefsrud Gjølberg Simone Mester ShareLab Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park Innovation Norway Women TechEU 

Great to kick off the mentoring program for the new first-year science and research students at Ullern videregående skole yesterday! Together with the other mentors, Pernille Bronken Eidesen and Pål Kristian Selbo, I shared my personal journey in research and my career path towards co-founding Authera. I firmly believe in the power of mentorship. Having good role models can significantly shape a young person's journey. It's something I wish I had had more of when I was their age. Looking forward to guiding and supporting these students! Bente Prestegård Oslo Cancer Cluster Women TechEU Norges forskningsråd Innovation Norway ShareLab The Life Science Cluster Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway)

As part of the Women TechEU program, that I am proud to be a part of, I am given valuable guidance which is shaping my journey as a leader and entrepreneur at Authera. So far, I have focused my training in the program on fundraising strategies and how to build a high-impact team. This gives me important insights that I am excited to apply when we scale our company. What I value most about this experience is the inspiring community of like-minded women, all committed to breaking barriers and driving meaningful change. Together, we are paving the way for innovation and progress! Authera Women TechEU Teresa Hernandez Martin Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway) The Life Science Cluster ShareLab Innovation Norway Norges forskningsråd ShareLab

We had a fantastic time at the 15th DNB Nordic Healthcare Conference. It was a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, industry leaders and investors to share insights and explore the future of healthcare. We are excited by the potential and Norway’s commitment to expand within healthcare innovation. We look forward to seeing initiatives being enacted that will fuel this growth and shape the future of healthcare in Norway and beyond. Thanks to The Life Science Cluster for inviting us to be part of their stand! ShareLab Norges forskningsråd Innovation Norway DNB Markets

We are proud to announce that Authera is now part of the Life Science Academy for Startups! This program equips startups with essential tools, guidance, and connections to thrive in the life sciences sector. Through a 360° analysis and action plan, tailored training camps, and targeted matchmaking within the Nordic life science network, we’re gaining invaluable support to accelerate our journey toward innovation and impact. We are looking forward to gaining fresh perspectives, building valuable partnerships, and refining our strategy to take Authera to the next level. The Life Science Cluster ShareLab Women TechEU Norges forskningsråd Innovation Norway

Earlier this week, Authera visited AstraZeneca’s BioVentureHub in Gothenburg. This collaborative innovation hub is designed to accelerate advancements in life sciences by bringing early-stage companies into the vicinity of AstraZeneca’s global network, expertise and resources. Reflecting on the visit, our CEO Simone Mester, shared with MedWatch Norge: “It’s been exciting and insightful to gain a deeper understanding of how they work here. We’ve made valuable connections and received great feedback on our expertise, which was described as both unique and highly attractive.” We are thrilled to engage with such a dynamic and innovative ecosystem, exploring new opportunities for collaboration and growth. Read more about our visit and the BioVentureHub in this MedWatch article: https://lnkd.in/d6P4FEkc. Oslo Cancer Cluster Oslo Science City ShareLab The Life Science Cluster Ulrika Edvardsson Robert Roth Pernilla Isberg Christine Wergeland Sørbye Innovation Norway Norges forskningsråd Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park

Exciting to see our CEO Simone Mester recognized for her journey from an Ullern student to biotech innovator! Recently featured in a new article, Simone discusses her path at Authera and her recent Women TechEU award. As a mentor for students at Ullern videregående skole in collaboration with Oslo Cancer Cluster, she’s inspiring the next generation, setting an example of science, innovation, and perseverance in biotech. ShareLab The Life Science Cluster Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park Norges forskningsråd Innovation Norway

We are excited to share that our CSO and co-founder Torleif Tollefsrud Gjølberg was recently featured on the "Careers in Discovery" podcast. In this episode, Torleif shares Authera's journey from its roots in the academic community at the University of Oslo and Oslo University Hospital to becoming a revenue-generating biotech innovator, his personal path to becoming a leader in biotech and the challenges and rewards of working in a startup environment focused on scientific discovery. For anyone interested in the leap from academia to biotech or what it takes to build a company with purpose, this episode is a must-listen! Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dqnVfs4t Universitetet i Oslo (UiO) | University of Oslo Oslo University Hospital Jan Terje Andersen ShareLab The Life Science Cluster Innovation Norway Norges forskningsråd Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park The Antibody Society Tom Froggatt Singular: Building Brilliant Biotechs

Yesterday, our CEO Simone Mester and Jenny Skjermo Telstad represented Authera at the launch of Women in Life Science Norway (WiLD Norway), a network dedicated to empowering women in the health and life science sector. From the audience, Simone Mester shared the importance of female role models in her own journey, emphasising how crucial it is to see women in leadership to inspire the next generation. During the event, Menon Economics presented findings from their report, "Female Representation in Norwegian Life Science," where the following key take aways were highlighted: 📈 Untapped potential – Women comprise a large share of the workforce within life science, but there's still a gender gap in leadership and entrepreneurship. 📊 Underrepresentation in leadership – Women remain significantly underrepresented in decision-making roles. 💼 Ownership gap – The report noted that women are significantly underrepresented as business owners in the life sciences field, indicating a need for initiatives to support female entrepreneurship. 🌍 Diversity drives innovation – Companies with diverse leadership are more likely to develop groundbreaking solutions. At Authera, we fully support WiLD Norway’s mission. We’re proud to have Simone Mester as a member and CSO Torleif Tollefsrud Gjølberg as an ambassador for the organization. Gender diversity is essential—not just for equality, but for driving innovation and improving health outcomes. A special thank you to Chelsea Ranger for this amazing initiative. We’re excited to break barriers together! Women TechEU Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park ShareLab The Life Science Cluster Innovation Norway Norges forskningsråd

Today, our Senior Scientist, Gaia Calamera, represented Authera at the "Pitch & Pastries" event hosted by ShareLab. Gaia shared an overview of the work we are doing at Authera, highlighting out platform and our efforts within therapeutic antibody development. It was a great chance to introduce Authera to the community! Many thanks to ShareLab for organizing this event and encouraging knowledge-sharing. The Life Science Cluster Forskningsparken - Oslo Science Park Innovation Norway Norges forskningsråd