Accelerator – Vertical Accelerator

Life Science Factory

need-based support for early-stage life science teams

Start-ups from the life science sector
have to face special challenges. In this
program, experts and mentors provide
teams with exactly the support
they need for the life science market.
The Entrepreneurial Life Science Accelerator ELSA combines the
strengths of Fraunhofer, Helmholtz Munich and the Life
Science Factory.

Objectives of the ELSA Program
→ Developing a viable business model and market validation
→ Creating a target-group-oriented pitch
→ Forming an entrepreneurial team
→ Enhancing business development and acquisition expertise
→ Establishing a network with relevant partners in the life science industry
→ Inspiration, learning within the community & having a fantastic time

We support life science innovation.
The program consists of keynote speeches
and workshop sessions covering
topics such as team, market and product,
as well as networking events
with industry partners, life science
entrepreneurs and experts.The focus
will be on 1-on-1 coaching sessions
with experts on individual issues such
as financing models, IP or pitches.

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Intake: Batch

Duration: 3-4 month

Format: Hybrid

Operated by: private company

Time spent

Access to

Primarily provides

Coaching

Mentors

Events

Matchmaking

Also provides

Lab Space

Infrastructure

Maker’s Space

Co-Working

About the startup

team

seed

mid-stage

scaleup

pre-seed

early-stage

growth

Founded: No

Financial Support: No financial support

Innovation strategy: pull external

After graduation: larger network/ Investment-Readiness/

Apply with your innovative
idea until the middle of the
year. Be motivated to work intensively
on your project and
benefit from experienced life
science founders and experts.

Keywords

Life Science

Technology

Med-Tech, Bio-Tech, Digital
Health, Drug Development,
Life Science Tools,
Diagnostic

Use cases

Healthcare, Life Science

TEAM

Dr. Martin Strehle

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