Deadline: 26-January-2026
The LifeX Accelerator is seeking applications to help early-stage life science ventures refine their business models and build a clear pathway to investor readiness.
Focus areas, objectives, priorities, and themes include commercialization strategy, investor readiness, business model refinement, assumption testing, mentorship, personalized feedback, dynamic curriculum, expert and peer networks, fundraising preparation, and hands-on support.
The program is an intensive three-month virtual experience created for a small group of high-potential life science and healthcare startups. Its selective nature allows for deep engagement with industry experts, mentors, and investors, while fostering meaningful collaboration among cohort participants.
Participants benefit from hands-on guidance, a dynamic peer network, and direct exposure to experienced professionals. The program also includes exclusive access to a high-impact, in-person bootcamp in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where founders gain strategic insights and further refine their commercialization and market strategies.
A core component of the LifeX Accelerator is its focus on investor readiness. Founders complete pre- and post-program investment readiness assessments to identify and address critical gaps, while participating in more than 25 interactive sessions that provide customized feedback aligned with each company’s domain and stage of growth. Opportunities to engage with investors help participants refine fundraising strategies, validate positioning, and build credibility.
The curriculum is tailored specifically for life science and healthtech startups, providing industry-relevant insights through weekly sessions with more than 70 experts. Peer-to-peer engagement within the cohort and alumni network supports shared learning and long-term professional connections.
Hands-on mentorship is central to the program, with founders matched to mentors who bring deep market and industry expertise. Participants also receive support from a dedicated intern and access to one-on-one office hours with industry leaders, offering personalized guidance in areas such as regulatory strategy, business development, and fundraising.
The LifeX Accelerator is delivered at no charge to selected companies and requires no fees or equity. With no geographic restrictions, the program welcomes founders from across the United States who are ready to accelerate their journey toward market success.
For more information, visit LifeX.
