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Why BioTools Innovator?

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
• Office hours
• Workshops

community

Community

• Peer network
• Networking events
• Alumni support initiatives

mentorship

Mentorship

• Feedback & pitch coaching
• One-on-one, goal-driven
• Corporate mentorship
• Intros to additional subject matter experts

recognition

Recognition & Visibility

• Distinct/merit
• Opportunities to showcase

resources and funding

Resources & Funding

• Non-dilutive prize funding
• Partnering with investors & business dev representatives

2024 Applications are Closed

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Who Should Apply?

research

Research Products & Instruments

Companies that manufacture and/or sell kits, assays, reagents and instruments that are used in corporate R&D, drug discovery, manufacturing and academic research. Products are not subject to regulatory approval.

manufacturing

R&D & Manufacturing Services

Companies that provide outsourced services to academic labs and companies in biophrama, diagnostics, agriculture and food at all stages of R&D.

diagnostics

Diagnostics

Service providers and companies that manufacture and/or sell diagnostic tests and assays, test components and instruments for diagnostic purposes. Many are FDA regulated.

drug discovery

Drug Discovery Technologies

Companies utilizing technologies enabling the discovery, development, manufacturing and delivery of drugs.

Common use cases for technologies applying to the program:

  • Cell Research, Analysis, and Imaging
  • Drug Discovery, Lead Selection, Drug Formulation, and Preclinical Development
  • Bioproduction
  • Protein Analysis
  • Clinical Development
  • Sequencing
  • Nucleic Acid Reagents and Instruments
  • Automation
  • Informatics & Data
  • Cell Engineering Technologies
  • Cell and Gene Therapy
  • Microbiome Analysis
  • Synthetic Biology
  • Diagnostic and Biomarker Discovery
  • Other Molecular Biology

Eligibility criteria/What are we looking for?

All early-stage founders developing tools and services for biotechnology, biomedicine, cell biology, molecular biology, genetics and biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Acceptance into the BioTools Innovator accelerator is based on the stage of the startup, with preference for companies that have not yet raised a Series B or established a significant strategic partnership.

Preferably, applicants will have prototypes and some proof of concept evidence, as well as the funds available / runway remaining to execute on current milestones. Founders that have developed an applicable technology, but have not yet formed a company, may still apply. However, they must be incorporated as a company before the start of the Accelerator program.

Companies that are accepted to the program must commit a co-founder, CEO, or appropriate senior member of their leadership team to participate in the four-month virtual accelerator program and be present for the Showcase and Finals in October.

How to Apply

Applications for the 2024 cohort are now closed. If you would like to be notified when applications open for 2025, sign up below.
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