Innosphere's Life Sciences Incubator
A Launchpad for Pioneering Startups
Join the pioneering effort to establish a future where life sciences innovation knows no boundaries, with breakthroughs emerging from every corner of the country. Innosphere Life Sciences Incubator invites universities to become key collaborators in drawing attention and funding to their groundbreaking technologies to accelerate commercialization and advance economic growth.
Let’s take the first step toward transforming your vision into impactful solutions that shape the future of life sciences.
Apply by March 21, 2025
Driving Innovation and Impact: By the Numbers
The 2024 Innosphere Life Sciences cohort ( 34 companies ) redefine success with measurable outcomes that showcase the power of innovation and collaboration:
“The Innosphere incubator has totally changed the trajectory of our business. It helped us grow from clinicians focused on our product to confident business leaders with a solid foundation”
“This training has just been transformational for me. It’s really given me a confidence in myself as a leader of my company.”
“I cannot say enough good things about our journey in the Innosphere Life Sciences Cohort and the value that it brought to our company. The skills I have learned and the knowledge this program provided has made our company 1,000x better positioned to succeed.”
Why Join us?
- Proven Success: Innosphere’s incubation program accelerates the success of high-impact startup companies. The program focuses on ensuring companies are investor-ready, connecting entrepreneurs with experienced advisors and early hires, making introductions to corporate partners, exit planning, and accelerating top line revenue growth.
- Tailored Support: Benefit from a nine-month, intensive program that offers targeted access to funding, mentorship, and an investor network curated to escalate your startup’s growth trajectory.
- Day 1 Expert Mentorship: Companies in the program are supported by a dedicated client success director that rolls up their sleeves to work hands-on with company founders and CEOs on business milestones.
- Network of Excellence: We have a powerhouse network that spans 6 states and includes 9 R1 Universities and 3 State Bioscience Associations. This means the life science networking and development reach of this Incubator will be one of the strongest in the nation.
- Accountable to Performance: We are operating under a United States Economic Development Administration Build to Scale Grant aimed at creating breakthrough results and outcomes. We are accountable to participating company performance. This is an impact-oriented program.
- No Equity Requirement: Innosphere does not take equity in companies, as we are fee-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
- No Application Fee: There is no fee for submitting your application to join the Incubator. If your company is accepted for the 9-month program, the participation fee is $20,000. If your company is affiliated with one of our nine program partner universities, please reach out to your university’s Technology Transfer Office (TTO) for additional guidance.
Want to Learn More? Check out the FAQ:
This FAQ serves as a comprehensive resource to answer your questions about eligibility, program structure, mentorship, funding, and more. From understanding the unique advantages of our incubator to uncovering the success stories of past cohorts, you’ll find everything you need to assess if our program is the right fit for your venture.
Your Path to Growth:
Benefits of Participation:
- Strategic Partnerships: Align with industry leaders and research institutions that will sharpen your competitive edge.
- Commercialization Expertise: Leverage our track record to navigate the commercial landscape with confidence.
- Community and Culture: Immerse yourself in a culture of innovation that celebrates and nurtures diverse perspectives.
Who should apply?
Medical Device Technology, Health Technology, Digital Health, Advanced Material Science, Veterinary Translational Medicine, Diagnostics and BioPharma (We may add AgTech as a call out category)
The comprehensive program offers participants access to: Innosphere’s 9 month long program leading incubation program for entrepreneurs, which includes personalized support from a dedicated Client Director, who brings an outstanding track record of startup and new product success.
The immediate what you get:
- A comprehensive incubation program that kicks off with a cohort-based model
- Nine full months of support
- A dedicated Innosphere Ventures Client Director
Why trust this comprehensive life sciences incubation program?
- Collaboration – The combined experience and expertise of three Colorado organizations with a deep track record of driving and supporting startup success in life sciences and advanced industries.
- Customization – Designed support to deliver encouragement, inspiration, and motivation to drive the achievement of your critical milestones.
- Community – Committed relationships providing mutual benefit, an open exchange of ideas, peer support, and a powerful network of startup founders.
What founders and companies get support on:
- Creating relevant strategies specific for successful life sciences product commercialization.
- Understanding key business principles and processes.
- Developing a strong investor pitch and deck.
- Defining a clear development timeline.
- Refining communications strategy.
- Enhancing and communicating the company’s business model.
- Building a deep network of life sciences leaders.
- Connecting companies to corporate partners, investors, and advisors.
- Gaining visibility and investor recognition.
What you’ll get through Innosphere’s cohort sessions:
- Life sciences-specialized content.
- One-on-one support in a cohort setting.
- Valuable skills on how to build a successful enterprise.
- A proven framework for building your business.
- A dedicated client manager who will work right next to you as you tackle all business aspects of commercializing your product.
Meet the 2024 Graduating Class
Meet the Pioneer Council
The Pioneer Council is a novel concept in providing mentorship. It looks to align passions, interests and experience of the selected Pioneer Council members more closely with the needs of a subgroup of 5-6 life science startups. It will assemble a group of up to 6 individuals as multi-disciplinary council – example: academic, investor, entrepreneur, industry expert, patient advocate, philanthropist – together to provide the founders with real world perspectives on how different roles see their solution value differently. It is intended to help our founders gain insights, warm introductions, and recommended resources to accelerate their readiness for commercialization.
Innovation in Action: A Look Back at Our Amazing Cohorts
From groundbreaking ideas to lasting partnerships, these moments capture the passion, collaboration, and milestones that define our journey. Together, we’re shaping the future of life sciences, one success story at a time.
