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ABOUT US

Supporting innovators to advance human health

Based in Los Angeles, BioTools Innovator was established to improve human health by accelerating the growth of a broad spectrum of life science tools and diagnostics. BioTools Innovator matches industry leaders with innovative early stage and emerging growth biotechnology-focused companies for mentorship and support.

BioTools Innovator is a new program powered by MedTech Innovator, the largest life science accelerator in the world. Leveraging the successful model of our flagship program, BioTools Innovator is intended to support entrepreneurs that are developing a broad spectrum of biotechnology products, platforms and services that are enabling the future of healthcare.

We recognize the best-in-class startups across the life science tools industry. Companies selected for this honor receive a slot in the BioTools Innovator virtual accelerator, which provides high profile visibility and access to funding, Ecosystem and customized educational curriculum investors, stakeholders, decision makers; a network of mentors and peers; and participation in a customized educational curriculum. Additionally, accelerator companies compete for up to $300,000 in non-dilutive funding.

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“It’s really excellent. All of these webinars and everybody that you bring in is very insightful. Also at the same time, excellent mentors at J&J and Align Technology. They brought in different people within the company to address very specific and hard topics that require quite a bit of experience when it comes to understanding the regulatory environment for China or other Asian countries and what are the differences with regards to our strategy with the US and Europe but also looking at the market access, how to price it, what are the different strategies depending on the country. So, thank you everybody and everything you put together has been excellent. Thank you."
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Anthony Youri Aho
CEO and Co-Founder, PB&B
“Our company has experienced significant growth within the program. There’s everything to gain and nothing to lose. MTI genuinely helps your company grow, providing mentors who care about your success."
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Eric Min, MD
Director of Medical Operations, Medipixel
“The MTI program has been fantastic for us, it has facilitated interactions with various companies and experts, and our tailored mentors are able to guide our plans and research, and help us with what we are able to achieve in our mission."
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Shavit Clein
CEO, Thrixen
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January 31, 2024

Deadline for Applications *There is no application fee
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March – May 2024

Road Tour The road tour is a critical part of our selection process. Based on input from our corporate partners and other online application reviewers, the highest-scoring companies will be invited to participate in one of a series of in-person and virtual pitch events, awarding a coveted opportunity to meet with industry-leading judges and key opinion leaders. All companies invited to pitch will be provided with feedback summaries from our judges. As part of a rigorous selection process, invite-only pitch events are held both virtually and on the east and west coasts of the US. Events feature company pitches and networking opportunities with over 50 judges-including investors, business-development executives, and life science research tools industry leaders.
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June – October 2024

Companies will receive a place in the BioTools Innovator accelerator, a four-month virtual mentorship-focused program. Opportunities include networking, workshops, and pitching to investors, manufacturers, and providers. Accelerator companies will be assigned mentors from one or more of our corporate partners, and compete for up to $250,000 in non-dilutive cash prizes.
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September 2024 Finals

The capstone event is the Finals Competition for the BioTools Innovator Accelerator. The event will feature panel discussions with best-in-class life science tools companies and a pitch competition featuring the five BioTools Innovator 2024 Finalists. The day will conclude with the crowning of the $250,000 Grand Prize Winner, selected by a live audience vote. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with BioTools Innovator partners, including investors, and senior executives from Life Science tools companies and others.

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20 Accelerator Companies

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5 Finalists

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1 Grand Prize Winner

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