Biotech x AI
summer camp '21
NODES is launching the first ever
SEED Summer
Camp
To see the future of Biotech
About the program
BIO x AI is a seed-stage summer
program based in Zurich. We are launching the first ever summer program aimed at early-stage startups at the intersection of biology and engineering.
We're looking for world-class startups who are
creating software-enabling biotech companies with the potential to make incredible advances in
the world of biology and tech.
Our Mission
Our Mission is to find the next generation of world-class entrepreneurs who are
creating biotech companies at the intersection of engineering and biology, and provide those
founders with the right strategies, the knowledge, the connections and structure necessary to
build a life science company.
NODES BIO is founded by venture capitalists and
entrepreneurs in the BIO space who have built and invested in iconic companies as well as
academics; NODES will spend a single intense month with them to help them craft a strategy to a
successful launch.
INDUSTRIES
We're especially interested in innovative startups building solutions within the thematic areas below, as well as within healthcare delivery, programmable medicine and engineered biology.
BENEFITS
We support selected candidate with consulting and work one-on-one sessions for 1 intense month. We help founders build world-class teams, find projects and customers, and support in raising a the financing round
Mentorship
We’ll work closely with you to provide strategic guidance and tailored support
Investor Access
We’ll work with you to craft a targeted fundraising strategy, introduce you
to our esteemed network of VCs and the wider Life science industry investors.
Peer Group
You’ll join an elite peer community of founders in the program, going after
shared challenges together
Partnerships
Incorporate early feedback and build traction with an extensive network of companies seeking to partner with bio + engineering startups
Experts Panel
Our incredible experts will share
their knowledge and insights (more to be
announced)
Eliott Harfouche
Managing Partner at NODES
Eliott has been an advisor for dozens of clients on early-stage
investments since he first joined the Venture Capital industry. Prior to founding Nodes Advisors, he
was an Investment Manager at Polytech Ventures, where he oversaw early-stage investments of ~USD 50M
across Switzerland.
Andrew Granatstein
Associate at SpaceFund Ventures
Andrew
Granatstein is a "NewSpace" startup investor & mentor whose goal is to develop a
robust in-space economy to better life on Earth. He is a Junior Partner at SpaceFund, where he
oversees the fund's investment funnel and manages market research activities.
Dr. KJELL STENBERG
Partner at NODES
Prior to
joining Nodes Advisors, Kjell co-founded and served at the boards of successful biotech companies
Galecto Biotech, Aptahem, and Cyxone – the latter of which he became the CEO. The three companies
combined raised more than USD 100 million in the first five years. Kjell’s large pharma background
spans bio-investing with Medwell Capital and managing projects in cancer, infectious diseases,
neuroinflammatory disorders, and antiviral therapy at AstraZeneca.
TYLER ARONER
Partner at NODES
Prior to
joining Nodes Advisors, Tyler worked in strategic operations and global business development with
multiple US-based and international sell-side and buy-side engagements. In addition to founding
Aroner Surgical LLC, a Seattle-based life science distributorship, Tyler has been a direct investor,
advisor, researcher, and operator in a multitude of areas spanning life sciences, biotech, and
regenerative therapies, including rigid fixation implants, ML/AI-enabled diagnostics, IoT wearables
for long-term-care, robotics, and 3D bioprinting, among others.
Summary of Important Dates
Applications OPEN
NOW (June 25th, 2021)
Applications CLOSE
August 20th, 2021
Semi-finalists notified
Week of August 25th 2021
Semi-Final Team Interviews
September 1st - 10th, 2021
Final Teams Notified
September 15th, 2021
Timeline
Week of 19 Sep. 2021
Welcome Teams Event
Week of 19 Sep. 2021
Mentor Matching Event
Week of 21 Sep. 2021
Workshop #1: Storytelling, Presentation & Pitching
Week of 4 Oct. 2021
Workshop #2: Science, Technical & Market Plan
FIRESIDE CHAT
Week of 18 Oct. 2021
Workshop #3: Grants and Fundraising
Week of 25 Oct. 2021
Workshop #4: Dry runs
Fundraising kick off
1st Week of Nov. 2021
Practice pitch event
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We have seen incredible advances in the world of biology and tech the last few years,
from AI diagnosing cancer more accurately than humans do, to editing genes with CRISPR.
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