Advanced Innovative Research - BIOTECH-SPECIFIC INCUBATOR
Incubators provide long-term, individualized support to early-stage startups.
If you have an idea, but you don't know how to turn it into a project or company, join our AIR Incubator - we will give you the tools to help you start your own biotech company, or learn the ins and outs of biotech. Take our classes, attend our workshops, we will connect you with industry leaders in your area of interest, help you craft your business plan and set you up with networking events to help you raise funds for your product or service. We can also connect you to skilled talent (biotech students) with industry skills.
MEDICINE/HEALTH - INDUSTRY - AGRICULTURE - ENVIRONMENT - MARINE - FOOD - AI
CATALYZE
Catalyze is the first stage where you'll work alongside students, faculty, and industry professionals to develop and refine your idea. Through collaborative brainstorming and expert guidance, you'll craft a strong mission statement and vision for your startup. By the end, you'll have a clear research hypothesis, actionable next steps, and the resources to move forward.
Modules
- Ideation
- Problem Identification
- Mission Alignment
- Feasibility
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SYNTHESIZE
In Synthesize, we connect you with a researcher, facility, and industry professional aligned with your interests to turn your idea into a minimum viable product (MVP). You'll gain hands-on experience, working closely with experts to bring your concept to life, refining your hypothesis, and laying the groundwork for your startup’s first tangible solution.
Modules
- Partnerships
- Prototyping
- Resource Allocation
- Minimum Viable Product
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INCUBATE
In Incubate, you'll conduct essential lab work or bench testing to validate your MVP. Whether you're in biotech, agriculture, or environmental sectors, this pre-clinical phase is where your idea faces real-world scientific scrutiny. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, refining your product through rigorous experimentation and testing.
Modules
- Validation
- Assay Development
- Pre-clinical / Field Data
- Optimization
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ACTIVATE
Activate is where you take your product to the next level through clinical trials or formal field trials. With guidance from experts, you'll test your solution in real-world conditions, gathering crucial data to prove its efficacy and safety. Whether in healthcare, agriculture, or the environment, this step is vital for ensuring your product is ready for market application.
Modules
- Regulatory Compliance
- Trial Design
- Efficacy
- Data Collection
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PROPEL
Here, we Propel your startup toward launch. You’ll be paired with mentors for personalized guidance, receiving ongoing support as you refine your business model and prepare to scale. We help position you for entry into a larger incubator, like Capital BioVentures, ensuring you're ready to officially launch your company and take it to the next level.
Modules
- Commercialization
- Regulatory Strategy
- Scaling
- Go-to-Market Strategy