Support Beyond the Bench: Startup Programs & Business Resources for Biotech Leaders 

The biotech world moves fast and with LabCentral, your business stays ahead. From expanding capital access opportunities to learning from industry experts, collaborating with peers, and building partnerships, we provide the support you need to deliver not only on the science, but also the business of innovation. Whether you’re pitching to investors, looking for partners, seeking feedback on your value proposition, LabCentral’s startup programs set you up for success.

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UNLOCK CAPITAL OPPORTUNITIES

Boston Biotech Investor Day
A full-day event bringing together up to 50 top VC representatives. You'll have the chance to deliver a 7-minute pitch with expert coaching to perfect your presentation. 

VC Introductions
Get warm introductions to VC contacts and pharma venture arms through our extensive network, facilitated by our Resident Success team. 

Golden Tickets
Unique sponsorship opportunities provided by key partners, offering one year of LabCentral residency and funding to promising startups with innovative ideas. 

A female biotech entrepreneur stands at a podium and pitches to venture capital investors at LabCentral's Boston Biotech Investor Day.

LEARN FROM EXPERTS  

Mentoring  
Join a 6-week multi-mentor group program (ideal for fundraising prep) or schedule 1:1 sessions to tackle specific strategy and scale-up challenges. 
 
Workshop Intensives
Dive deep into executive-level topics like “Path-to-IND,” “Strategic IP,” or “HR & People Strategy” to accelerate your growth. 

A room full of biotech entrepreneurs watch a biotech business workshop at LabCentral in Kendall Square, Cambridge.

ENGAGE WITH PEERS 

Executive Leadership Summit 
Network with resident executives and industry leaders through educational breakouts, keynotes, and peer discussions. 
 
CEO Mastermind Roundtables 
Collaborate in small, confidential groups with fellow executives. Discuss critical themes like business development while brainstorming solutions to current challenges. 

Biotech entrepreneurs line up to introduce themselves during a Biotech Leadership Summit hosted by LabCentral in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA.

STRATEGIZE WITH PARTNERS 

1:1 Partnering Intros 
Work with our Director of Resident Success to connect with key pharma partners, receiving early feedback and fostering strategic relationships. 

Partnering Summits 
Facilitated meetings with LabCentral pharma partners designed to spark early collaborations and future partnerships. 

Biotech luminaries, Jean Pham, M.S. Co-Founder and CEO of Cellens and Alan Crane, Founder & Chairman at Seismic Therapeutic and Entrepreneur Partner at Polaris Partners are interviewed by Boston Globe Report, Robert Weisman at a LabCentral in Kendall Square, Cambridge.

Want to Learn More? 

Contact our Startup Programs & Business Resource leads at partnerships@labcentral.org.