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Pharma & Biopharma Startup Hub

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ACCELERATE THE JOURNEY FROM RESEARCH TO COMMERCIALIZATION

Knowing what to expect, where to go for support, and accessing biotech startup resources can smooth the path for emerging biotech companies to discover, develop, optimize, and commercialize therapeutics faster and more efficiently.

We designed the Startup Hub to give emerging biotech startup companies one central location to access all the resources needed to kickstart and streamline your journey from discovery to manufacturing, from funding and protecting intellectual property to complying with global regulations.

From monoclonal antibodies and recombinant proteins to the most advanced cell and gene therapies, our comprehensive set of products and services will accelerate your workflows, reduce risk, and get you to the finish line faster. Whether you want us to do it for you, do it with you, or help you do it yourself, we’ll help ensure it’s done right the first time.

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Solutions and Resources to Position You for Clinical and Commercial Success

Outsourcing or DIY, explore the Startup Hub to find:

  • A vast portfolio of >300k products, reagents, and instruments for drug discovery, including solutions for analytical, biological, and chemistry applications
  • Reagents, raw materials, consumables, tools, systems, and services to develop, optimize, scale, and validate upstream and downstream processes
  • A team of experts who will collaborate with you to overcome process development challenges and optimize your workflow
  • Quality testing services
  • GMP manufacturing production facilities for your clinical trial supply of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs), Fc-fusions, Fab fragments, recombinant proteins, and viral vectors
  • Educational resources on topics ranging from research to clinical development and commercialization
  • An online shopping platform

To find your way through today's emerging pharma and biopharma startup ecosystem, simply select any stage in the workflow below.

Biotech Hub Resources Workflow

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Discovery

Identifying the considerations, resources, and support you need to develop a new biologics candidate

Scientist working on a laptop in a laboratory setting

Establishing safety and effectiveness for your Investigational New Drug (IND) application

Scientist placing bottles into an incubator in a laboratory setting

Accelerating your process development with tips, templates, and application guides

Scientists in white lab suits conducting experiments in a laboratory.

Progressing from scale-up and tech transfer to quality production for trials and commercialization

A smiling scientist working together with colleagues in a laboratory setting.

Connecting with resources and grant programs that can unlock your molecule’s potential

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Navigating one of the world’s most regulated industries starts with a trusted guide

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