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ABOUT US

Supporting innovators to advance human health

Founded in 2021, BioTools Innovator is the world’s premier nonprofit accelerator and competition for life science tools and diagnostic companies.

Our mission is to nurture the life science entrepreneurs whose technologies enable more efficient drug discovery and development processes, and faster and more accurate diagnostics. With the expertise and guidance of distinguished thought leaders in the biotools and diagnostics industries, our innovators are better positioned to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of human health.

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WHY BIOTOOLS INNOVATOR?

“Participating in BTI has been incredibly useful as we scale our business. Meeting other entrepreneurs at the kick off meeting and participating in the regular webinars provided us with contacts and structure that we have used to develop strategy and execute on tactics but the biggest benefits have been working with the mentors who have provided invaluable feedback on commercial and corporate strategy based on their real world experience. Kudos!"
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David Craford
CEO & Co-Founder, BacStich DNA
“The BioTools Innovator program was an invaluable opportunity to connect with a global community of entrepreneurs, investors and corporate players in the life science tools ecosystem. For an early stage company like Limula, building international connections to the most relevant people is key to success. Winning the award provided us with a boost in visibility in the USA, as well as additional runway to reach a major milestone before raising our first round of financing. But the most value was in the quality of the mentors who contributed time to help us better position our product and communicate the value proposition."
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Luc Henry
CEO & Co-Founder, Limula
“Our initial goal was to get more exposure of our technologies to investors. However, as we progressed through the program, we realized that BTI provided a lot more than we had expected...Even though I have been in the biotech business for over 15 years and had run companies of my own, this program really took my vision to a different level and helped to refine our business strategies that would have taken years for us to figure out ourselves through trial and error. "
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Nan Su
President & CEO, Aopia

BioTools Innovator is a start up friendly accelerator.

  • A non profit, zero-equity accelerator (Nope, we also don’t charge an application or participation fee)
  • Up to $300K in non-dilutive cash prizes
  • Location agnostic (no need to relocate to participate)
  • Customized program for any stage of development
curriculum

Educational Curriculum

Cohort-driven webinar series featuring a private Q&A with the panelists and workshops covering a wide range of topics.

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Community & Events

Building a network of founders, investors, and strategics in the life science tools space. Attend BTI hosted events throughout the year in partnership with key industry conferences

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Mentorship

Tailored mentorship from industry experts, carefully selected to guide you in achieving program goals

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Recognition & Visibility

Boost your visibility across our ecosystem of investors and strategics, and showcase your company on stage at the Capstone event, featuring 200+ leaders from the life science tools industry

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Funding

Non-dilutive awards including the $250,000 Grand Prize, access to investors, and co-investment opportunities

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Resources

Access to Open Rounds platform to connect with more investors, alumni and cohort groups, and research analytics tools

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January 31, 2024

Deadline for Applications
*There is no application fee

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March – May 2024

Road Tour
The road tour is a critical part of our selection process. Based on input from our corporate partners and other online application reviewers, the highest-scoring companies will be invited to participate in one of a series of in-person and virtual pitch events, awarding a coveted opportunity to meet with industry-leading judges and key opinion leaders. All companies invited to pitch will be provided with feedback summaries from our judges.

As part of a rigorous selection process, invite-only pitch events are held both virtually and on the east and west coasts of the US. Events feature company pitches and networking opportunities with over 50 judges-including investors, business-development executives, and life science research tools industry leaders.

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June – October 2024

Companies will receive a place in the BioTools Innovator accelerator, a four-month virtual mentorship-focused program. Opportunities include networking, workshops, and pitching to investors, manufacturers, and providers. Accelerator companies will be assigned mentors from one or more of our corporate partners, and compete for up to $250,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes.

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October 2024 Capstone Event

The capstone event is the Finals Competition for the BioTools Innovator Accelerator. The event will feature panel discussions with best-in-class life science tools companies and a pitch competition featuring the five BioTools Innovator 2024 Finalists. The day will conclude with the crowning of the $250,000 Grand Prize Winner, selected by a live audience vote. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with BioTools Innovator partners, including investors, and senior executives from Life Science tools companies and others. 

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20 Accelerator Companies

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5 Finalists

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1 Grand Prize Winner

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