Designed for next-generation bioentrepreneurs
Activator program
Our primary program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase, followed by workshops and mentor office hours, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges.
Activator program
Our primary program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase, followed by workshops and mentor office hours, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges.
Activator program
Our primary program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase, followed by workshops and mentor office hours, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges.
Activator program
Our primary program begins with a “mutual-matching” team formation phase, followed by workshops and mentor office hours, culminating in a final pitch showcase before world-renowned judges.
Focused on big challenges
BIO TRACK
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TherapeuticsHow do we develop safer and more effective drugs?
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DiagnosticsHow do we diagnose diseases more reliably, cheaply, and earlier?
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ToolsHow do we better understand and control biological systems?
ECO TRACK
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Food & AgricultureHow do we feed humans nourishing food in a sustainable way?
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Chemicals & EnergyHow do we produce chemicals and energy from more sustainable sources?
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Consumer ProductsHow do we sustainably manufacture consumer packaged goods & materials?
Program benefits
Our program provides a proven and unparalleled competitive advantage
to begin the lab-to-market journey.
Joining Nucleate
PhD, Postdoc, JD, MBA, MD, Master’s
Nucleate is for all current academic trainees who want to launch a life-science venture. Each participant may apply as a technologist or a generalist (to be matched during team formation phase), and should have approval from principal investigator and TTO if applicable. Team should be intending to ‘spin-out’ in the near future.
Empowering the next generation of biotech founders
SOURCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BIOTECH FOUNDERS
We find the most promising future bioentrepreneurs and early-stage research by partnering with the many institutes, departments, offices, and hospitals in our community. We then funnel our teams into a specialized program built specifically for life science commercialization.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE & CULTURE
We think carefully about the culture of our program. Over the course of 4 months, students and trainees engage in an in intensive hand-on learning curriculum and participate in numerous diverse networking opportunities. Our program is organized into 5 tiers that each provide valuable experiences.
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Application Timeline
SEP-NOV 2021
Applications are due November 1.
Technology Applicant
Scientists who have developed technology with commercialization potential.
Business Applicant
Business students with deep expertise in biotech, interested in entrepreneurship.
Clinical Applicant
Resident physicians interested in biotech and innovation help define the unmet clinical need.
NOV-DEC 2021
Semi-Finalist Selection
Nucleate Leadership evaluates applications and selects semi-finalists.
Scientific Pitch
Scientists present their technologies to semi-finalists.
Team Creation
Business students rank technologies by interest; scientists and business students mutually form teams.
EARLY JAN 2022
Semi-Finalist Team Interview Nucleate Leadership interviews mutual-matched scientists and business students on program fit, vision, team dynamic, technology & IP.
LATE JAN 2022
Cohort Selection
Nucleate leadership selects final cohort.
Team Launch
Discuss and agree on individual and team goals.
FAQ
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What type of projects are available?
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What are the expectations on time commitment?
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Do you take equity/ what does Nucleate get in return?
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What are the expectations on founder roles & equity?
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Who owns the IP?