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.
apply nowAbout 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, 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
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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
Applications are open until July 15th, 2025.
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.
apply nowmeet the coaches
Freelance Business Consultant Biotechnology, TGM Consult
Lawyer/Senior Associate, Neuwerk
Life Science Consultant
Corporate M&A/Business Development, Sartorius
Head of Center for Digital GreenTech, AWS Institut
Consultant, MedTech360
Managing Director, Arkadien Finanz GmbH
Business Designer, Freelance Consultant
Lawyer/Senior Associate, Neuwerk
Founder & Managing Director, FINNOVAL GmbH
Equity Portfolio Manager, Ascenion
Investment Manager, Life Science Valley Wachstumsfond
Healthcare Entrepreneur
Venture & Community Manager, Life Science Factory
Head of Molecular Toxicology and Pharmacology, Helmholtz Munich
Partner, Flick Gocke Schaumburg
Senior Partner, Future Medical Systems
success stories
Avocet Bio claimed the Audience Award, earning the most votes with their innovative RNA-modulation platform, which aims to transform treatments for respiratory viral infections and beyond.
ASAP impressed the expert jury and secured the Jury Prize with their AI-driven histological image analysis, paving the way for faster and more precise insights in cardiovascular disease research.
Inhale+ is transforming inhalation therapy for preterm infants. Their innovative approach impressed our jury.
Fluorizon is a CRO specializing in high-yield radiolabeling for drug development. With this approach, they won the audience vote.
Advylop's PEG alternative retains production benefits while reducing allergies and side effects in chronic disease treatments.
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