Attending RESI as a Tech Hub

13 Jul

By Erika Wu, Business Development Manager, Global Tech Hubs, LSN

Incubators, accelerators, tech transfer offices, non-profits, and regional and government organizations all play a crucial role in fostering the growth and success of early-stage companies. In 2023 so far, Life Science Nation’s Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) conference has received attendance from 200+ tech hub constituents across Therapeutics, Diagnostics, Digital Health, Medical Devices, and R&D Tools. Here are 2 reasons why tech hubs are important in this early-stage startup arena:

  1. Startups can get access to resources and support to help them navigate the challenges of being a first time CEO and to make better decisions across product development, sales, marketing, and legal matters. This typically includes lab space, and access to a network of investors, experienced entrepreneurs, and potential partners and customers. An additional value is the networking aspect where founders can develop a community by collaborating with like-minded individuals and industry professionals.
  2. We’ve found that most startup founders who attend RESI have dedicated their entire lives to perfect their craft in intense research and development, but still may lack the experience in building a successful business. Joining a tech hub allows the ability for founders to access educational courses on topics such as pitching to investors, solidifying their story, and how to leverage strategic and operational tactics to execute successful marketing and fundraising campaigns.

Tech hub, BioMed SA, attended RESI Boston in June and Member & Program Manager, Jared Stein, shared, “My experience at RESI was wonderful.  I enjoyed meeting all the other exhibitors and attendees throughout the day, thought the exhibit table was in a great location, and I gained several strong new leads from the event.”

Through RESI partnership, tech hub constituents gain access to resources beyond 1-1 partnering, such as discounted prices to the Life Science Nation (LSN)’s Investor Database and the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC).

Here’s how tech hubs and their constituents can get involved at Hybrid RESI, September 18-20th:

  1. Register for a 1-1 partnering ticket at the tech hub rate. Contact Erika Wu to set up a unique discount code.
  2. Apply to pitch at the onsite Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) and receive a free registration for a startup’s second attendee. Applications are due Wednesday, August 9th. Apply to Pitch Here. No special code required.
  3. Tech hubs can save 50% off all RESI sponsorship levels. Offer applicable until end of 2023. See sponsorship brochure.

For any inquires, contact Erika Wu, Business Development Manager, Global Tech Hub at Life Science Nation.

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