Artificial intelligence is transforming the way science is done: it accelerates discovery, opens up problems that were previously unapproachable, and is changing frontier science in fields such as biology, materials, or chemistry. This disruption is also a source of opportunities to create startups based on deep scientific knowledge.

In this seminar, we will present the investment thesis of InvivoAI, the new fund from Invivo Partners—a Barcelona-based venture capital manager with extensive experience in biotech startups, which was created specifically for the intersection between AI and science. We will talk about how we identify opportunities, what teams and technologies we look for, and how we accompany the transition from the laboratory to the company. The session also aims to be an open conversation: we are interested in learning what is being done at CSIC in AI applied to science and exploring ways to collaborate with researchers.

Josep M. Martorell has extensive experience in academic and scientific management, particularly at the intersection of research and government policy. He holds a degree in Physics from the University of Barcelona (UB) and a PhD in Computer Science from Ramon Llull University (URL). His career includes five years as Director General for Research of the Government of Catalonia, where he played a key role in shaping regional research policies. He later joined the Barcelona Supercomputing Center (BSC) in 2016 as associate Director, contributing to the strategic development of scientific research. He has also participated in executive education programs at ESADE (VV-2004) and IESE (PDD-2009). In addition to his leadership in the academic and governmental sectors, he is an active business angel and mentor to several tech startups in Barcelona.