The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBiotech) will again deploy our life sciences-based, innovation-focused statewide Venture Challenge to raise the profile, increase the volume, and enhance the success of life science commercialization, innovators, entrepreneurs, and companies in every region across North Carolina.
Apply if you are a life sciences/biotech-related business venture related to a broad range of innovations and applications including agriculture, bioenergy, health/nutrition, advanced materials, industrial biotech, regenerative medicine, diagnostics, medical devices, biomanufacturing, biopharmaceuticals, technology, or marine biotech. Ventures must have a physical presence in a North Carolina county represented by an NCBiotech Center Regional Office: Eastern, Greater Charlotte, Southeastern, Piedmont Triad, Western. Previous program finalists and winners are not eligible to apply.
Robust and curated benefits await selected entrepreneurs, including:
🔹2-month period of intense mentoring assistance and networking opportunities
🔹Networking and educational events to enhance our connected networks of entrepreneurs, investors, and resources related to biotech innovation and commercialization
🔹Targeted assistance from the NCBiotech Center Business Intelligence and Analytics team
🔹A pitch challenge with significant monetary awards, invaluable mentoring, and networking
🔹Monetary Awards Totaling $40,000 IN EACH REGION: Top Award, $20,000; Second and Third Awards, $10,000 each. (Total: $200,000 across the state)
🔹Incubator tenancy and/or support partnerships with local incubators, accelerators, and support providers, where applicable
🔹Promotion in the region and beyond of our impressive community of biotech innovators, entrepreneurs, and ventures
The winner from each of the 5 regional challenges will continue to the statewide challenge for additional mentoring assistance, NCBiotech Center Business Intelligence and Analytics team support, promotion, public appearances, and monetary awards.
📅 Applications will be accepted February 1- 29, 2024.
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