Nucleate New York

A Call to Support Undergraduate Research Today's undergraduates face growing challenges in accessing research opportunities. With recent funding cuts and shrinking undergraduate research programs, students are losing the critical experiences that shape their careers and contributions to science. Without action, we risk sidelining our future innovators before they even begin. Nucleate Dojo, our undergraduate initiative, is calling on universities, funding agencies, and industry leaders to commit to sustaining and expanding financial support for undergraduate researchers. Investing in these students ensures that those with the passion and potential to drive scientific discovery have the opportunity to do so, regardless of financial circumstances. We need your help: ?? Like, comment, repost! ?? Read the full letter: https://lnkd.in/eGzbDEzc ??? Sign here: Shttps://lnkd.in/eiWabbcx ?? Suport Dojo Grants: https://lnkd.in/etgTiEHS We are actively seeking collaborators, partners, grants, donors, and/or sponsors to support our Dojo Grants programs. DojoGrants is an initiative run by Nucleate Dojo, designed to financially enable U.S. and Canadian undergrads to pursue life sciences-related research opportunities in U.S.-based labs and institutes. Nucleate Dojo’s mission towards improving undergrad biotech education and involvement has led it to commit attention to undergraduate research opportunities. In 2022, we surveyed a diverse group of 80+ undergrads to find that while research experiences are of high demand, 37% of students face financial barriers in pursuing them, as most of these opportunities are either unpaid or severely underpaid. Our mission is to disrupt this paradigm and empower any undergrad, regardless of their circumstance, to work on exciting problems in science. The next generation of scientific breakthroughs is coming. With your support, Nucleate can help lead the way in ensuring undergraduate researchers have the resources they need to succeed! Michael Kim Iris Sun Jennifer Tsai Sara Chabib Sofia Andrienko Jibraan Kadri Kristine Pashin Ayush Noori Andre Perez Alisha Keshwani Jordan Classen

??Convince with Your Pitch! ?? Nucleate New York recently partnered with External Affairs for a hands-on workshop which helped our Eco Track founders uncover the storytelling assets within their research. Through this event, our teams were able to communicate the distinct value of their unique startups in a way to invite investors, stakeholders and customers to support and celebrate their work! External Affairs is a creative agency for the environmental and life sciences. The agency is led by Melody Stein and Justin Morris-Marano. This event was hosted at NEW INC, the New Museum of Contemporary Art's creative incubator for people working across art, design, and technology. #Startups #PitchDeck #Storytelling #Innovation #NEWINC #Entrepreneurship ??

Nucleate New York joined External Affairs for a workshop on how to build creative communication assets for convincing pitch decks. Our workshop empowered the 25’ Eco track with the skills necessary to identify and leverage the storytelling assets hidden within their research in order to communicate in a more compelling and tangible way. As the site of biotech’s application extends toward environmental and land-based technologies, organizations of all sizes must leverage creative projects that provoke strategic partnerships, position their business as both forefront and rigorous, drive funding, and ultimately shorten time to deployment. Eco Track: Jillian, Elsy, Nicolas, Rodrick (Donnie) Nucleate NY: Harshit, Julia, Sarah, Shelby, Vikas, Thomas Host: NewInc, New Museum of Contemporary Art External Affairs: Melody, Justin Photo: Manuela

Nucleate New York is thrilled to present our first Activator Alumni Showcase – a unique opportunity to connect with the innovative minds who have completed our previous Activator cycles and are shaping the future of biotechnology and entrepreneurship in Greater NYC. ?? The event kicks off on April 24th at 5:00 pm with drinks and light bites, followed by an engaging evening with introductions, a state of NYC ecosystem panel, alumni flash pitches, and an Innolabs LIC tour to wrap up the night. ??Don’t miss out on the chance to connect with the next generation of leaders in New York’s vibrant life sciences scene, powered by Pliancy and Brex. Registration link is in the comments ?? Special thanks to the King Street Properties Properties team for hosting us. #Biotech #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #LifeSciences #NYCStartups #Networking

?? What an evening! Our Activator Workshop #3: Inclusive Strategies for Early-Stage Startups brought together an incredible community for thoughtful conversations on building truly inclusive workplaces. Thank you to our hosts and sponsor Biolabs@NYULangone and MilliporeSigma ?? Our panelists—Azade Hosseini, PhD NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas, MBA, CLT Rupsa Basu, M.Sc, Ph.D. Carlos Medina, PhD Ayelet Richter and Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA —shared invaluable insights on: ?? Building diverse teams with intentional hiring strategies ?? Breaking bias and fostering workplace equity ?? Fair resource distribution to create opportunity for all ?? Cultivating inclusion from day one ?? Leading through challenges with an inclusive mindset ?? Driving innovation by embracing diverse perspectives ?? A massive thank you to everyone who joined the conversation and helped make this event a success! We’re excited to keep these discussions going—let’s turn insights into action. See you at the next one! #InclusiveLeadership #DiversityInSTEM #LifeSciences #Biotech #Innovation #Equity #Collaboration #NucleateNY

?? Nucleate Summit 2025 is coming—mark your calendars! This year, we’re bringing the energy back to Boston, taking over Cathleen Stone Island, an extraordinary private retreat in Boston Harbor. ?? Dates: August 17–20, 2025 ?? Location: Cathleen Stone Island, Boston ?? Registration & ticketing: Coming soon This isn’t just another conference—it’s an immersive experience where biotech’s brightest minds will gather to innovate, collaborate, and shape the future of life sciences. Get ready for Nucleate’s most engaging and inspiring Summit yet! ??A Venue Like No Other Step off a private ferry and into a 204-acre natural escape with panoramic views of the Boston skyline, oceanfront networking spaces, and outdoor experiences designed to spark meaningful connections. From high-impact discussions to a classic New England clambake, this exclusive setting blends seclusion and accessibility for a biotech gathering like no other. ??Lodging Support for Summit Volunteers Want to be at the center of it all? Summit volunteers will receive lodging support for the duration of the event. Stay tuned for application details—free accommodations on the island could be yours! More updates coming soon. See you in Boston! #NucleateSummit2025 #Biotech #Innovation #Boston

We are thrilled to have wrapped up the year-long Applied series with the final edition, Applied Vol. 8, hosted by Nucleate New York and External Affairs ! This event brought together some of NYC’s brightest minds in science and innovation for an unforgettable evening. A big thank you to our amazing partners, including Genspace NYC, the Columbia Alumni Association Global Health & Wellness Network, and The Innovation Space, for making this all possible. From insightful discussions to invaluable networking opportunities, we explored the future of biotech and life sciences. Guests had the chance to connect with scientists, founders, and innovators, sharing knowledge and ideas to help push the industry forward. Special thanks to Brooklyn Kura and curious elixirs for keeping us refreshed throughout the night. ?? We’re excited for what’s to come and look forward to building on the connections made at this incredible event. Stay tuned for future opportunities to collaborate and innovate together! ?? #NucleateNY #Biotech #Innovation #Networking #FutureOfScience #Applied

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We would like to thank everyone who attended last night’s #Inclusive Strategies event, co-sponsored with Nucleate New York and our Gold sponsor MilliporeSigma —it’s always a pleasure working with you both! Our six exceptional panelists Azade Hosseini, PhD, NanaYaa Mensah-Thomas, MBA, CLT, Rupsa Basu, M.Sc, Ph.D., Carlos Medina, PhD, Ayelet Richter and Selene G. Parekh, MD, MBA led insightful discussions, yielding key takeaways: - Hiring for Diversity (building diverse teams) - Addressing Bias (mitigating workplace inequities) - Equitable Resource Allocation (ensuring fair resource distribution) - Building Inclusive Culture (cultivating belonging from the start) - Crisis Management (navigating challenges effectively) - Innovation through Inclusion (driving creativity through diverse perspectives) Your participation made it a success and we are looking forward to the next one! #usualsuspectsbionyc #lifesciences #startups #founders #collaboration

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