STARTUP ACADEMY
Accelerating digital healthcare and oncology innovations
powered by cLAB Ventures and Life Science Factory
We are inviting entrepreneurs and startups innovating in the field of digital healthcare and oncology to join the Startup Academy.
Startup Academy is a virtual acceleration uniquely designed to provide hands-on support and education for the selected healthcare innovators.
WORKSHOPS
7 workshops with subject-matter experts covering key topics of business and entrepreneurship.
MENTORING
Personalised, one-on-one mentoring sessions with industry experts, serial entrepreneurs, investors.
FUNDRAISING
Preparation for pitching and introductions to our international life-science investor network.
NETWORKING
Access to a network of innovators, investors, corporates, clinics, pharmaceutical companies, and academic institutions.
THE PROGRAMME
Throughout the 3-month, online programme, 10 selected startups will receive comprehensive training in business-related topics and personalised mentoring sessions with industry experts.
September, October 2021
Skill Development
7 workshops held by subject matter experts, covering crucial business-related topics
- Product development
- Resource management
- Competition and benchmarking
- Branding and marketing
- Sales
- Fundraising
- Pitching
1-to-1 Mentoring Sessions
Startup-mentor matchmaking
Customised 1-on-1 mentoring and help on business-related issues and connections
November 2021
Internal Demo Day
Pitch preparation: to practice and receive valuable feedback from mentors and advisors
Demo Day
Pitching opportunity with 80+ life science investors
September 2021
Kick-off
September, October 2021
Skill Development
7 workshops held by subject matter experts, covering crucial business-related topics
- Product development
- Resource management
- Competition and benchmarking
- Branding and marketing
- Sales
- Fundraising
- Pitching
1-to-1 Mentoring Sessions
Startup-mentor matchmaking
Customised 1-on-1 mentoring and help on business-related issues and connections
November 2021
Internal Demo Day
Pitch preparation: to practice and receive valuable feedback from mentors and advisors
Demo Day
Pitching opportunity with 80+ life science investors
WHO IS THE PROGRAMME FOR?
It is for startups developing viable solutions in the data-driven digital healthcare and oncology sphere.
To be eligible for the programme, your company must meet the following criteria:
- be a healthtech company innovating in data-driven digital healthcare or oncology sector
- be at Seed to Series A funding stage
- be a registered company
- be committed to being an active participant for the full length of the programme
APPLY
The application is now open for entrepreneurs and startups globally.
Apply now to the Startup Academy 2021 cohort and develop crucial business skills, gain access to a global network and funding, and accelerate your company’s growth.
Application closes on the 30th of July
BECOME A PARTNER
The pandemic has put a toll on most industries and created new challenges. Important research projects were put on hold, meanwhile, the healthcare sector was struggling to handle the heat.
Undoubtedly, the need for digital solutions is stronger than ever before.
Join our mission and let’s support the innovators who can address these new challenges in healthcare together.
Mentorship & expertise
Participate as a mentor or delegate company representatives to lead a workshop or provide one-to-one mentoring to the startups.
Sponsorship
Contribute with financial or in-kind sponsorship to support innovations to take-off. Our team will assist you with the sponsorship packages available for this programme.
Media Partnership
Bring the latest news on digital healthcare and oncology innovations to your audience. Feature life-saving solutions and international success stories.
THE ORGANISERS
cLAB Ventures
cLAB Ventures is an oncology-focused network of innovators, investors, pharmaceuticals, and international organisations, supporting projects that can create a world where cancer is a curable disease.
Life Science Factory
Life Science Factory is an initiative by Sartorius that aims to strengthen research and development of innovative technologies with a clear focus on applications and to offer scientists the opportunity to take their first steps outside academic institutions.
