Entrepreneurial Life Science Accelerator

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Ignite your life science startup’s potential with the Entrepreneurial Life Science Accelerator (ELSA). Hosted by the Life Science Factory and our partners Fraunhofer AHEAD, Helmholtz Munich, and H3 Health Hub, the ELSA program offers a unique opportunity for selected startups to accelerate their growth.

Dive into an intensive program that blends two monthly on-site days with a comprehensive accompanying program, where you’ll gain invaluable insights into market dynamics, customer engagement, strategic planning, and investor relations.

Registration for the ELSA program in Göttingen is now open until March 20, 2026! Please fill out the form if you would like to participate in the ELSA Track in Göttingen from April to June.

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About the ELSA Program

Elevate your startup journey with our accelerator program, supporting your growth through personalized 1:1 sessions with experts and coaches. Dive deep into crucial topics like mastering intellectual property (IP), setting up financing models, and perfecting your pitch. Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and seasoned industry experts to propel your projects forward with intensity and focus.

Cap off your experience with our ELSA Pitch Bowl event on June 25, 2026, where you’ll showcase your vision to a panel of expert judges, investors, and a broad audience. All sessions are conducted in English and are free of charge for the selected start-ups.

What you will get out of the ELSA program

Develop a viable business model and market validation
Create a target-group-oriented pitch
Form an entrepreneurial team
Enhance business development and acquisition expertise
Establish a network with relevant partners in the life science industry
Lots of inspiration, learning within the community & a fantastic time

Two Cities.
One Accelerator.

Your Acceleration Journey in Göttingen

Registration for the ELSA program in Göttingen is now open until March 20, 2026! Please fill out the form if you would like to participate in the ELSA program from April to June 2026.

Who can participate?

Individuals, teams or start-ups with a technology related to life sciences (drug development, medtech, biotech, food and more). If you are unsure whether the ELSA program is suitable for you, please feel free to contact us to help you with the decision process.

How does the application process work?

Fill out our contact form, including a pitch deck or a short presentation (e.g., information about technology, market, team, support needs), and submit it. The earlier we receive your application, the sooner we can start the personal exchange and provide optimal support for your idea!

Deadline
Registration is open for the ELSA Track in Göttingen (April – June 2026) until March 20, 2026.

The contents of the ELSA Program – including all coaching and mentoring sessions – is free of charge for the selected start-ups. Travel arrangements and expenses are independently managed by start-ups.

When are the dates and where does the track take place?

Check-in: April 15–16 (Wed + Thu)
Check-in: May 19–20 (Tue + Wed)
Check-in: June 24–25 (Wed + Thu)

Life Science Factory Göttingen
Annastraße 27
37075 Göttingen

Your Acceleration Journey in Munich

Registration for the ELSA program in Munich is currently closed. You are welcome to join the waiting list and we will inform you as soon as registration is possible.

Who can participate?

Individuals, teams or start-ups with a technology related to life sciences (drug development, medtech, biotech, food and more). If you are unsure whether the ELSA program is suitable for you, please feel free to contact us to help you with the decision process.

How does the application process work?

Fill out our contact form, including a pitch deck or a short presentation (e.g., information about technology, market, team, support needs), and submit it. The earlier we receive your application, the sooner we can start the personal exchange and provide optimal support for your idea!

The contents of the ELSA Program – including all coaching and mentoring sessions – is free of charge for the selected start-ups. Travel arrangements and expenses are independently managed by start-ups.

When are the dates and where does the track take place?

The dates are from October to December. The exact days will be announced later.

Life Science Factory Munich
@Helmholtz Pioneer Campus
Ingolstädter Landstraße 1
85764 Oberschleißheim

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apply for the ELSA Track

Registration for the ELSA Track in Göttingen is now open! Please fill out the form if you would like to participate in the ELSA program in Göttingen from April to June 2026.

apply now

success stories

Get to know the ELSA start-ups from recent years!

„CAELIA is digitizing one of the last analog areas in medicine – respiratory care. This innovation won over the jury.”

CAELIA-Health

Winner of the Jury Prize, 2025

„ENDURIVAC won the audience award with its innovative vaccine technology, which induces lasting immunity after a single vaccination.”

ENDURIVAC

Winner of the Audience Award, 2025

„Avocet Bio won the audience award and received the most votes for its innovative RNA modulation platform, which aims to revolutionize the treatment of respiratory infections and beyond.”

Avocet Bio GmbH

Winner of the Audience Award, 2024

„ASAP impressed the expert jury and secured the jury prize with its AI-supported histological image analysis, paving the way for faster and more accurate findings in cardiovascular research.”

ASAP

Winner of the Jury Prize, 2024

„Inhale+ is revolutionizing inhalation therapy for premature babies. Its innovative approach impressed our jury.”

Inhale+

Winner of the Jury Prize, 2023

„Fluorizon is a contract research organization specializing in highly effective radio labeling for drug development. This approach won them the public vote.”

Fluorizon

Winner of the Audience Award, 2023