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Deadline to Apply: December 1, 2026

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Congratulations to the 2026 Grand Prize and Best Video Winners!

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BioTools Innovator is Hiring

Would you like to be part of the largest life science tools accelerator in the world, interact with the brightest minds in the life science tools ecosystem, and gain an insider’s view of the future of life science tools?

We are seeking a Program Manager to support the day-to-day operations of our accelerator and competition programs, including administrative tasks, event planning, stakeholder coordination, marketing support and communications. Apply now!

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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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BioTools Innovator is a start up friendly accelerator.

  • A non-profit accelerator (We also don’t charge an application fee)
  • Up to $300K in funding
  • Location agnostic (no need to relocate to participate)
  • Customized program for any stage of development
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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

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

Why BioTools Innovator?

“The visibility is outstanding. The mentorship is outstanding. If you're not applying to this, you're not trying hard enough."
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Robert Georgantas
CEO, eGlint Proteomics
“We've been in different incubators, and this is the only one that really tailors to biotools. It's hard to find a community of people specifically in this space that understands your challenge"
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Sophie Lin
Co-Founder, Osem Fluidics
“Mentors provided things that we needed to hear, and it was very helpful for us to learn those things in a much lower pressure environment than perhaps if we were going through due diligence with an investor"
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Roger Burton
CTO, Evoworks Bio

Founding Partners

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Acceleration Partners

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