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Heading back to our roots at the Pretzel Bell for a special holiday themed A2 BioSocial. Hoping to see some ugly sweaters and other festivities as we close out 2024. This is only possible because of our great sponsors Ann Arbor SPARK, ID Ventures and MichBio. Be sure to register and spread the word! #AnnArbor #LifeSciences #Networking #Biotech #MedDevices #Diagnostics #Startups https://lnkd.in/gcQ_7nw6

??? Sponsor Spotlight: Biointerfaces Institute ??? We’re incredibly grateful to the Biointerfaces Institute for sponsoring our Team Matching event! Their support made this gathering possible and helped us foster collaboration and innovation for this year's Activator applicants. The University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute is dedicated to advancing interdisciplinary research at the intersection of biology and engineering, with groundbreaking work in biomaterials, nanotechnology, and biomedical devices. Their commitment to innovation inspires us and aligns perfectly with Nucleate's mission to empower the next generation of biotech leaders in the Michigan ecosystem! Thank you, Biointerfaces Institute, for your partnership and for driving progress in our community and thank you to Shelly Zervos, Elizabeth Herness Peters, and Ruby Miller, Ph.D., for helping organise this event and introducing our participants to BI resources!

Community shout out! We are so grateful for all the wonderful groups in our community who use our event space to gather, and we wanted to take a moment to highlight Nucleate Michigan. They hosted their second annual Women’s Dinner at Venue last week and it was an incredible evening celebrating mentorship, connection, and the power of women leaders in Michigan’s life sciences and biotech ecosystem. The room was full of meaningful conversations, valuable insights, and the special kind of energy that radiates out when a room full of dedicated, accomplished women come together. We love that Nucleate Michigan supports initiatives like the Women Leading Life Sciences virtual series, which is dedicated to inspiring and empowering young women in life sciences to step confidently into leadership roles. This series is part of their ongoing efforts to advance gender equity and break down barriers, ensuring a brighter future for women in STEM. You can learn more about this and other Nucleate Michigan events here: Women in Life Sciences Series: https://lu.ma/36g0zdiq Nucleate Michigan Events Calendar: https://lnkd.in/gBHNxaDr #nucleatemichigan #michiganecosystem #biotech

What a great start to the Activator season with a successful team matching! We had six teams share their biotech ideas and get connected with interested business partners. It was amazing to see all of the innovative projects and the translation of research being done at the university to useable technology. Big thanks to the University of Michigan Biointerfaces Institute for sponsoring the event and providing the food and location. We'll see everyone again in January! Over the past 5 years, Nucleate’s Activator Program has supported 409+ venture teams, with our alumni raising over $370M to develop cutting-edge technologies. We provide life-science start ups with mentorship from industry leaders and the opportunity to connect with investors. The Activator program culminates in a final pitch showcase where teams present their product to a panel of judges.

Congratulations to Michigan Activator Alumni Priyan Weerappuli and Sam Currier ! They met during the Activator team matching event back in 2023 and, now it’s great to see their company NETrolyze and their partnership still going strong!

On Wednesday we had our third MBVF lecture with guest speaker Connie Chang from ONL Therapeutics. She gave a great talk on the "Power of Choice: Integrating Big Pharma, Small Biotech, and Academic Research," clarifying the skills and perspectives needed in different size organizations and how to navigate career changes. Thank you to Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund for once again partnering with Nucleate to provide the food. The last lecture of this series will be on December 4th, with more information to come. Interested in venture capital and gaining hands on experience? The deadline to apply for the Nucleate Michigan x MBVF Venture Capital fellowship is today! As a Fellow, you’ll: - Generate technology landscaping reports in a defined target area - Explore a subsection of innovation at the University of Michigan - Work alongside MBVF experts in due diligence, gaining key venture capital insights ?? Apply to the Nucleate X MBVF Venture Fellowship here: https://lnkd.in/gMSdwYFn

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??Important Reminder?? The deadline for the Nucleate x MBVF Venture Fellowship is approaching on November 15th! This 6-month fellowship provides hands-on experience in technology landscaping and an introduction to sourcing cutting-edge innovations. As a Fellow, you’ll: - Generate technology landscaping reports in a defined target area - Explore a subsection of innovation at the University of Michigan - Work alongside MBVF experts in due diligence, gaining key venture capital insights ?? Interest Form: https://lnkd.in/gwn4fQNi

?? Interested in Life Science Entrepreneurship at U of Michigan???? I've been collaborating with?Nucleate Michigan (student bio-entrepreneurship org) on a speaker series and venture fellowship program. I’m very excited about the next speaker Connie Chang on Nov 13 ... see you there! ?? "The Power of Choice: Integrating Big Pharma, Small Biotech, and Academic Research" ?? Connie Chang is a force of nature in Michigan's biotech ecosystem, currently COO at ONL Therapeutics, focused on therapies for eye diseases and causes of blindness like age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Previously VP at Millendo Therapeutics, Managing Director at University of Michigan's Medical Innovation group (FFMI), Sr Director at Sepracor Inc, with earlier roles at Pfizer. She is on the boards of the Van Andel Institute and the Regenerative Medicine Resource Center, a collaboration?between?University of Michigan, University of Pittsburgh, and Wyss Institute at Harvard University.?BA in?Psychobiology?+ MBA from Harvard. ?? Register here: https://lu.ma/8rbuvwsk ?? Nucleate X MBVF Venture Fellowship??? For students seeking hands-on experience in venture capital, check out the Nucleate X MBVF Venture Fellowship. We are recruiting students to become part-time MBVF team members for this highly selective program (7-10 hr per week, paid). It's an incredible opportunity to gain practical experience evaluating startups, making investments, and supporting portfolio companies. Even if entrepreneurship is your ultimate goal, learning to think like a VC is invaluable. ?? Michigan Biomedical Venture Fund (MBVF) is a $15M early-stage life science fund that has invested in 18 companies, 1 exit, the portfolio startups have an aggregate valuation >$500M. We have seen $40+ raised by startups for every $1 MBVF investment. MBVF supports and invests in bio / med / health startups emerging from the University of Michigan — and supports life science entrepreneurship initiatives. We are part of the University of Michigan Center for Entrepreneurship (CFE) and University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research - FFMI. ?? Nucleate is a global, student-run life science entrepreneurship organization empowering the next generation of biotech innovators. With chapters across major hubs like Boston, the Bay Area, New York, and Michigan, Nucleate connects academic trainees with the resources and mentorship needed to launch new ventures. ?? Apply to the Nucleate X MBVF Venture Fellowship here (Nov 15 deadline): https://lnkd.in/gMSdwYFn

Thank you to everyone who joined us at our second annual Women’s Dinner! It was an incredible evening celebrating mentorship, connection, and the power of women leaders in Michigan’s life sciences and biotech ecosystem. A special thank you to Dani (Daniela) K., Fa Wang, PhD, and Anna Schwendeman for their time, insights, and commitment to building a supportive community. Together, we shared meaningful conversations, gained valuable insights, and felt the energy that comes from being in a room full of dedicated, accomplished women. Thank you to Venue by 4M Coworking for allowing us to host this event at such an incredible space! We’re excited to see the impact we can make together—here’s to more gatherings that uplift and empower! ???? At Nucleate Michigan, we’re proud to support initiatives like the Women Leading Life Sciences virtual series, dedicated to inspiring and empowering young women in life sciences to step confidently into leadership roles. This series is part of our ongoing efforts to advance gender equity and break down barriers, ensuring a brighter future for women in STEM. Join in for future sessions in the Women Leading Life Sciences series—check out the event calendar to stay connected and engaged: Women in Life Sciences Series: https://lu.ma/36g0zdiq Nucleate Michigan Events Calendar: https://lnkd.in/gBHNxaDr #nucleatemichigan #michiganecosystem #biotech