Biotech x AI
Open Program '21
The first ever open program for
next-generation biotech
companies,
in the heart of Europe
ABOUT The Program
To next frontier of Biotech
We are launching the first ever AI open program aimed at early stage Biotech
companies at the intersection of engineering, science & biology.
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 life science.
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)
Summary of Important Dates
Applications OPEN
NOW (June 25th, 2021)
Admission
On a rolling basis
Semi-finalists notified
1 Week After Application
Semi-Final Team Interviews
2 Weeks After Application
Final Teams Notified
3 Weeks After Application
Timeline
Week 1
Welcome Teams Event
Week 2
Mentor Matching Event
Week 3
Workshop #1: Storytelling, Presentation & Pitching
Week 4
Workshop #2: Science, Technical & Market Plan
FIRESIDE CHAT
Week 5
Workshop #3: Grants and Fundraising
Week 6
Workshop #4: Dry runs
Fundraising kick off
Week 7
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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