Resource Center

Browse our extensive library of articles, videos, and tools for life science innovators to help achieve startup success.

Topic
  • Lab Space
  • Funding
  • Networking
  • Business Resources
  • SoCal News
  • Research Support
  • SBIR / STTR Grants
  • IP / Patents
  • Workforce Development
  • Regulatory Affairs
  • Product Development

Articles

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Life Science Startup
01/22/2024 | 4 MIN READ

The Pros and Cons of Joining a Life Science Startup

In the dynamic realm of biotech careers, biotech startups are at the forefront of pioneeri...

READ MORE
Strategic Negotiation Basics You Need to Know
09/08/2023 | 6 MIN READ

Strategic Negotiation Basics You Need to Know

This article highlights two basic rules of negotiations as well as how to create a plan. M...

READ MORE
How to Create Financial Projections to Secure Private Funding
12/12/2022 | 6 MIN READ

How to Create Financial Projections to Secure Private Funding

Understand how to craft financials into your pitch deck to secure investor funding for you...

READ MORE
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Biotech Startups
04/18/2022 | 6 MIN READ

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Biotech Startups

LIMS systems are helpful for biotech startups to improve their laboratory processes and re...

READ MORE
Strategies for Funding Your Research
04/04/2022 | 6 MIN READ

Strategies for Funding Your Research

Learn about strategies for identifying and analyzing funding opportunities, understanding ...

READ MORE
How to Create a Value Proposition to Attract Investors
02/21/2022 | 6 MIN READ

How to Create a Value Proposition to Attract Investors

Learn how to cater your startup to potential investors using customer discovery and by cre...

READ MORE
Networking for Biotech Startups
11/22/2021 | 6 MIN READ

Networking for Biotech Startups

As in any business endeavor, who you know is highly important for biotechnology startups, ...

READ MORE
How to Compare Investment Structures Available to Startups
11/15/2021 | 6 MIN READ

How to Compare Investment Structures Available to Startups

Learn about different types of investment structures available for startups. As an early s...

READ MORE
Understanding the Types of Funding Available for Startups
11/08/2021 | 7 MIN READ

Understanding the Types of Funding Available for Startups

Learn how to attract capital for your startup and learn about the different funding option...

READ MORE
How to Choose a Co-Founder for a Biotech or Medtech Startup
11/01/2021 | 6 MIN READ

How to Choose a Co-Founder for a Biotech or Medtech Startup

When it comes to choosing a biotech co-founder, there are many schools of thought regardin...

READ MORE
How to Attract Capital and Talent for Your Early-Stage MedTech Firm
10/04/2021 | 4 MIN READ

How to Attract Capital and Talent for Your Early-Stage MedTech Firm

Learn key tips on how to grow and develop your biotech or medtech startup by attracting ca...

READ MORE
How to Create a Competitive SBIR Application
09/27/2021 | 9 MIN READ

How to Create a Competitive SBIR Application

Tips on how to craft a winning SBIR proposal, specifically the summary and aims page. Gran...

READ MORE
Hiring Best Practices in the Life Sciences
11/13/2020 | 8 MIN READ

Hiring Best Practices in the Life Sciences

For life sciences startups, hiring is one of the most important steps they will take. Howe...

READ MORE
Risk Management for Biotech and Medtech Startups
11/09/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Risk Management for Biotech and Medtech Startups

Risk management encompasses the identification, analysis, and response to risk factors. Wh...

READ MORE
Layered Intellectual Property (LIP) Protection
10/21/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Layered Intellectual Property (LIP) Protection

Layered Intellectual Property is a way for smaller businesses to structure their IP. LIP c...

READ MORE
How to Create a Business Plan
10/19/2020 | 8 MIN READ

How to Create a Business Plan

It’s easy for researchers to get invested in the research portion of what may potentially ...

READ MORE
HealthTech-Focused Customer Discovery
10/02/2020 | 7 MIN READ

HealthTech-Focused Customer Discovery

This article will detail what customer discovery is and how to do it. Customer discovery i...

READ MORE
How do Other’s Patents Affect You?
09/11/2020 | 6 MIN READ

How do Other’s Patents Affect You?

Another company's IP is almost as important as your own. Depending on its scope, another c...

READ MORE
Where to Find Life Science Investors
08/24/2020 | 7 MIN READ

Where to Find Life Science Investors

Equity investment is money contributed to a company in exchange for ownership of shares. B...

READ MORE
Finding Funding for Your Biotech Startup
06/08/2020 | 6 MIN READ

Finding Funding for Your Biotech Startup

There are 4 main types of resources available for small businesses. Are you looking to fin...

READ MORE
11 Leading Medical Device Companies in 2020
04/06/2020 | 6 MIN READ

11 Leading Medical Device Companies in 2020

The medical device industry is growing at a rapid pace which is helpful in healthcare sett...

READ MORE
What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?
03/23/2020 | 6 MIN READ

What Is the Lean Startup Methodology?

The lean startup methodology and when it can be beneficial to take this approach. The lean...

READ MORE
4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know
12/16/2019 | 6 MIN READ

4 Key Types of Market Segmentation: Everything You Need to Know

The four primary types of market segmentation that you can use with your life science star...

READ MORE
7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup
11/18/2019 | 5 MIN READ

7 Angel Websites to Find Investors for Your Startup

Angel investors are highly beneficial for biotech startups who need access to early-stage ...

READ MORE
Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success
07/26/2019 | 1 MIN READ

Startup Sourcebook: How to Jump Unforeseen Hurdles to Biotech Success

This e-book also provides a list of valuable resources for budding Biotech entrepreneurs. ...

READ MORE
Creating the Perfect Pitch Deck for your Startup
07/15/2019 | 7 MIN READ

Creating the Perfect Pitch Deck for your Startup

Pitch decks are absolutely essential if you want your startup to stand out. When you're se...

READ MORE
7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success
06/03/2019 | 7 MIN READ

7 Ways to Improve your Professional Network for Startup Success

If you want your startup be successful, it's important that you use all tools available. G...

READ MORE
How to Fund Your Nonprofit Startup
05/13/2019 | 7 MIN READ

How to Fund Your Nonprofit Startup

Learn to ascertain which source of funding would best suit your startup for success. Havin...

READ MORE