More Investors. More Opportunities. More Momentum.

August 11, 2026August 11, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Claire Jeong, Chief Conference Officer, Vice President of Investor Research, Asia BD, LSN

Investor interest in RESI Boston is building quickly as the launch of the RESI partnering platform approaches on Monday, August 17. With partnering just days away, investor registrations are expected to accelerate further as firms prepare to identify companies and begin scheduling one-on-one meetings.

In five days of investor registration, more than 30 investor firms signed up to participate, reinforcing RESI’s position as one of the premier partnering events for early-stage life science companies seeking capital and strategic partnerships.

Recently Confirmed Investors (Last 5 Days)

Explore the full RESI Boston investor list here.

These new registrations join a growing community of investors from across venture capital, corporate venture, family offices, angel groups, foundations, and strategic investment organizations, creating even more opportunities for meaningful one-on-one meetings.

🏷️ Save $300 on RESI Boston Registration

Secure your pass before Early Bird rates end this Friday, August 14th to get full access to investor partnering!

Already, more than 200 investors representing over 150 global investor firms have registered for RESI Boston, with additional investors continuing to join each week.

As the investor roster continues to grow, so do the opportunities to connect with the partners who can help move your company forward.

Register now to join one of the industry’s most active life science partnering events. Early Bird pricing ends Friday, August 14, giving attendees one last opportunity to save $300 before standard rates take effect.

Partnering Launches August 17 for RESI Boston September 2026

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By Max Braht, VP of Business Development, LSN

RESI Boston September 2026 brings together one of the largest gatherings of early-stage life science investors, pharmaceutical and medtech business development professionals, strategic partners, and innovators during Biotech Week Boston. With two days of in-person networking, educational panels, company presentations, the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, an active exhibit hall, and dedicated one-on-one partnering, RESI is designed to help emerging life science companies build the relationships that drive fundraising, licensing, strategic partnerships, and commercialization.

One of the event’s most valuable features launches Monday, August 17: the RESI partnering platform.

Beginning August 17, registered attendees can start scheduling one-on-one meetings with investors, pharmaceutical business development teams, strategic partners, and service providers well in advance of the conference.

The RESI series continues to be one of the world’s largest early-stage life science partnering events, bringing together hundreds of active investors and strategic partners focused on biotechnology, AI, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and life science tools. Whether attending in person or virtually, participants can use Life Science Nation’s (LSN) proprietary partnering platform to identify organizations that align with their technology, stage of development, therapeutic focus, and fundraising objectives.

Launching your partnering outreach early is one of the best ways to maximize your RESI experience. Companies that complete their profiles and begin requesting meetings as soon as partnering opens gain greater visibility and have more opportunities to secure valuable conversations before schedules begin to fill.

To help attendees make the most of the partnering platform, Life Science Nation will host a complimentary RESI Boston Partnering Tutorial webinar on Tuesday, August 18, at 9:00 AM MT. During this interactive session, LSN staff will demonstrate how to:

Build a compelling partnering profile
Identify investors and strategic partners that best fit your company
Develop an outreach strategy that increases meeting acceptance
Manage meeting requests and follow up effectively
Leverage the partnering platform and conference resources to maximize your RESI experience

🎓 Free Webinar: RESI Partnering Tutorial

Learn outreach strategies to maximize your 1-on-1 investor meetings. Tuesday, Aug 18 @ 11:00 AM ET

Whether you are attending RESI for the first time or are a returning participant, this tutorial offers practical strategies to help you secure more meaningful meetings and maximize your return on investment.

Register now to secure your $300 Early Bird savings before August 14, complete your partnering profile, begin requesting meetings when the platform opens on August 17, and join the complimentary Partnering Tutorial on August 18 to position your company for a productive and successful RESI Boston September 2026.

🏷️ Save $300 on RESI Boston Registration

Secure your pass before Early Bird rates end this Friday, August 14th to get full access to investor partnering!

Establish Your Innovation Hub at RESI JPM 2027

August 4, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, VP of Business Development, LSN

Every January, JPM Healthcare Week transforms San Francisco into the global center of the life science industry, bringing together investors, pharmaceutical executives, biotech leaders, and innovators from around the world. For organizations looking to showcase their regional ecosystem, portfolio companies, or innovation network, RESI JPM 2027 offers a unique opportunity to establish a visible and strategic presence during one of the industry’s most influential weeks.

Located within the San Francisco Marriott Marquis, RESI JPM is the premier partnering conference dedicated to early-stage life science companies. The event connects startups with active investors, strategic partners, and business development professionals through curated partnering meetings, educational programming, and networking opportunities.

Life Science Nation invites regional organizations, innovation hubs, accelerators, and industry partners to create their own branded Innovation Hub alongside RESI JPM. These flexible hosting opportunities allow organizations to provide a central gathering place for their ecosystem while taking advantage of the high concentration of attendees already participating in RESI and JPM Healthcare Week.

RESI JPM 2027 Venue: Salons 9–15 (Yerba Buena Ballroom, Lower B2 Level) with total space exceeding 17,000 sq ft.

Organizations can kick off the week with a private networking reception on Sunday, welcoming investors, founders, corporate partners, and key stakeholders before the week’s meetings begin. During RESI JPM on Monday and Tuesday, dedicated salon spaces adjacent to the conference offer an ideal location for hosting meetings, showcasing portfolio companies, conducting presentations, and serving as a home base for delegates throughout the event.

Tech/Innovation hubs also benefit from prominent branding within the RESI environment and the opportunity for their startup cohorts to engage directly in RESI’s partnering platform, creating additional exposure and meeting opportunities with investors and strategic partners.

Whether representing a regional life science cluster, government agency, incubator, accelerator, or investment organization, establishing an Innovation Hub at RESI JPM positions your organization at the center of the world’s largest life science partnering week while providing lasting value for your innovation ecosystem.

To learn more about creating an Innovation Hub at RESI JPM 2027, contact Life Science Nation at salescore@lifesciencenation.com.

Build an Investor-Ready Company with Life Science Nation’s Education Program

August 4, 2026August 4, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Karen Deyo, VP of Product, Israel BD, LSN

Raising capital is more than having innovative science. Early-stage life science companies also need a compelling story, a clear fundraising strategy, and the ability to engage the right investors. Life Science Nation’s (LSN) Education Program helps founders build those skills, preparing them for a successful fundraising campaign that typically spans 9 to 18 months.

Designed for biotechnology, medical device, diagnostics, digital health, and life science tool companies, the program gives entrepreneurs practical guidance while helping accelerators, incubators, universities, and regional innovation organizations better prepare their portfolio companies for investor engagement.

Two Programs, One Goal
Organizations can choose the level of support that best fits their companies’ needs.

Preparing and Executing a RESI Event includes:

Three virtual education sessions
In-person Pitch Practice and Shark Tank before RESI

Preparing and Executing a Global Roadshow includes:

Twelve virtual education sessions
A dedicated LSN mentor with coaching between classes
In-person Pitch Practice and Shark Tank

Throughout the curriculum, founders learn how investors evaluate opportunities, refine their branding and messaging, align fundraising goals with company milestones, and develop a systematic approach to investor outreach. Participants also learn how to navigate the RESI Partnering Platform, identify the right investors, execute productive meetings, and build an effective follow-up strategy after the conference.

The program concludes with an in-person Pitch Practice and Shark Tank held before RESI, giving companies the opportunity to present their technology, receive live feedback, and strengthen their investor presentations before meeting with active investors.

Putting Preparation into Practice

The Education Program is designed to prepare companies for the Redefining Early Stage Investments (RESI) Conference Series, where startups connect with active investors, pharmaceutical companies, strategic partners, and service providers from across the global life science ecosystem.

Companies can further increase their visibility by participating in the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC). Each company delivers a six-minute presentation followed by seven minutes of investor Q&A, while also showcasing its technology in the RESI Exhibition Hall. IPC participants receive additional exposure through the LSN Newsletter and RESI Program Guide, with audience voting determining the competition winners.

Together, the Education Program, RESI Conference, and Innovator’s Pitch Challenge provide founders with a complete framework for fundraising success—from developing an investor-ready message to building meaningful relationships that can help move their companies forward.

Interested in bringing the Life Science Nation Education Program to your portfolio companies? Visit www.lifesciencenation.com and www.resiconference.com to learn more.

Gearing Up for RESI Boston: Master Your Fundraising & Development Strategy at the Pre-RESI Biotech Forum

July 28, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, VP of Business Development, LSN

On Monday, September 21, 2026, the day before RESI Boston 2026, Life Science Nation (LSN) and RESI Boston Silver Sponsor, Certara, will host a Biotech Forum focused on Developing Investor Ready Strategies.

Designed for early-stage biotech companies, the workshop will help founders evaluate their company’s readiness for a global fundraising campaign by identifying opportunities to strengthen their development strategy and reduce key scientific, clinical, regulatory, commercial, and fundraising risks. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, attendees will gain practical insights into what investors look for during diligence, how to build a credible development roadmap, and how to position their company for successful fundraising.

Held immediately before RESI Boston, the workshop gives companies the opportunity to refine their strategy and messaging before meeting with investors and strategic partners throughout RESI.

Not yet signed up for RESI Boston 2026: Register Here

We look forward to welcoming you to the CIC in Cambridge as we kick off RESI Boston 2026 with a day dedicated to helping innovative biotech companies become truly investor ready.

Prepare for RESI Boston: Join Our Pre Conference Webinar Series

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Karen Deyo, VP of Product, Israel BD, LSN

Success at RESI Boston begins long before the conference starts. In the weeks leading up to the event, Life Science Nation is hosting a series of complimentary educational webinars designed to help innovators strengthen every aspect of their fundraising journey. From refining your messaging and marketing collateral to learning about emerging technologies, preparing your investor pitch, and navigating the RESI partnering system, these sessions will help you arrive at RESI Boston ready to maximize every opportunity.

Whether you are preparing for investor meetings, applying to the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, or looking to sharpen your fundraising strategy, these webinars provide practical insights you can immediately put into action.

Branding and Messaging from Seed to Series B: Building Marketing Collateral That Attracts Investors

Monday, August 3 | 11:00 AM ET

Your marketing collateral is often the first impression investors have of your company. This interactive workshop explores how to build a compelling and consistent investment story across your tagline, elevator pitch, executive summary, one page tear sheet, and pitch deck.

Attendees will learn how to effectively communicate the three pillars’ investors evaluate: your technology, your market opportunity, and your business strategy while tailoring messaging for different audiences and strengthening materials through investor feedback.

Register: https://go.lifesciencenation.com/osolca

RESI Boston Partnering Tutorial

Tuesday, August 18 | 11:00 AM ET

The RESI partnering system is one of the most valuable tools available to attendees, but maximizing its potential requires the right strategy. Join the Life Science Nation team for a walkthrough of the partnering platform, including how to identify the best fit investors and strategic partners, manage outreach effectively, develop a successful meeting request strategy, follow up with purpose, and leverage RESI content to maximize your conference experience.

Registration: https://go.lifesciencenation.com/q5QmbZ

Educational Webinars Hosted by RESI Boston Sponsors

In addition to Life Science Nation’s educational workshops, RESI Boston sponsors are offering complimentary webinars that showcase their expertise and provide valuable insights for the life science community.

Biocytogen Webinar
RenSuper Workstation: An AI Driven Antibody Discovery Platform From Target to Antibody Leads in Click
Wednesday, August 26 | 1:00 PM ET

Discover how Biocytogen’s AI driven RenSuper Workstation integrates immunization, next generation sequencing, AI powered high throughput screening, and experimental validation to accelerate antibody discovery and deliver development ready antibody candidates.

Register: https://go.lifesciencenation.com/tooA7s

RSM Webinar – Life Sciences Strategic Managed Services Leader

RSM, a global consulting, tax, and assurance firm with deep expertise serving the life sciences industry, will host a complimentary webinar focused on helping emerging companies navigate growth, fundraising, and commercialization.

Tuesday, September 1 | 12:00 PM ET

Join RESI Boston sponsor RSM for a complimentary webinar featuring insights and expertise for life science companies preparing to grow, raise capital, and navigate today’s evolving business landscape.

Register: https://go.lifesciencenation.com/deHMNq

Maximizing the Power of Your Pitch

Thursday, September 17 | 11:00 AM ET

Just days before RESI Boston begins, this workshop will help innovators prepare one of the most important moments of fundraising: the investor pitch.

Learn practical techniques for crafting a compelling presentation, navigating the application process, delivering an engaging pitch, and confidently handling investor led questions and answers. Whether you are participating in the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge or meeting investors one on one, this session will help you present your company with confidence.

Register: https://go.lifesciencenation.com/akrBbw

Together, these webinars provide a comprehensive roadmap for RESI Boston preparation. From developing a compelling investment story and learning from industry experts to mastering the partnering platform and delivering a winning pitch, each session is designed to help you maximize every investor interaction before the conference begins.

Register for the webinars that best fit your fundraising needs and arrive at RESI Boston fully prepared to connect with investors, strategic partners, and industry leaders.

Finding the Right Investors Starts with the Right Data

July 21, 2026July 21, 2026 ~ Next Phase Admin ~ Leave a comment

By Max Braht, VP of Business Development, LSN

For early-stage life science companies, fundraising success depends on connecting with investors who are actively looking for technologies like yours. That is why Life Science Nation (LSN) has spent years building one of the industry’s most comprehensive investor databases, designed specifically to help innovators identify the right capital partners.

Unlike generic databases built through web scraping, the LSN Investor Database is curated directly through 1:1 interviews with investors and strategic in-licensors, providing startups with insights that go far beyond basic contact information or what you find on an investor’s website. Each investor profile includes valuable details such as typical check size, preferred modalities and indications, stage of development, geographic focus, and more, allowing companies to build a highly targeted fundraising strategy.

The database includes more than 4,000 global investment firms across 10 distinct investor categories and over 12,000 investor contacts spanning therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, digital health, and other life science sectors. Whether you are raising a Seed, Series A, or Series B round, identifying investors who are an actual fit can save significant time and improve the quality of your outreach.

Not sure where to begin? Life Science Nation is offering a complimentary investor search to help companies uncover potential investors that may not already be on their radar. The search demonstrates how the LSN Investor Database can provide each company with a curated list of investors matched to their technology and stage of development, along with contact information to then go out and execute on a fundraising campaign.

LSN is also happy to offer a free Fundraising Readiness Assessment through our internally developed AI Agent. The assessment will generate a 6-page report that can be used to help transition your companies’ story from an “interesting technology” into a compelling and ultimately investable company.

Book your free investor search today or complete the AI assessment to take the first step toward building a more focused and effective fundraising campaign.

Book Your Free Investor Search Today