Two mandatory, in-person workshops each week focused on execution, decision-making, and real startup challenges in life science and healthcare.
Each company is matched with dedicated mentors and gains access to a broader network from Auxilium and MBI for ongoing guidance and accountability.
We help founders sharpen product and company strategy, validate markets, refine go-to-market plans, build strong business and operational foundations, and prepare for fundraising and investor positioning.
Structured pitch development over 3–4 weeks, including narrative refinement, deck feedback, and practice sessions with mentors and external reviewers.
The program concludes with a public pitch and demo event attended by investors, partners, and ecosystem leaders.
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Each company is paired with dedicated mentors and gains access to a broader mentor network from Auxilium and MBI, including founders, operators, investors, and industry experts.
Founders participate in mandatory, in-person workshops focused on the real-world challenges of building and scaling life science and healthcare companies, with practical, actionable takeaways.
Each selected startup receives a $250,000 investment from Auxilium to support product development, growth, and progress during the three-month program.
Founders join a close-knit cohort that fosters collaboration and peer learning throughout the program.
MBI is the longest-running nonprofit life sciences incubator in Massachusetts, working to build a biotech cluster in Central Massachusetts. MBI helps emerging life sciences companies advance from concept to clinical trials through its unique StartUp & ScaleUp model that bridges the gap between incubator and commercial market spaces for early-stage, growing companies. MBI’s mission is to foster innovation in the life sciences by supporting companies as they bring lifesaving products to patients, create jobs, and drive economic growth across Central Massachusetts and beyond.
